Durand, Michigan | |
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| City of Durand | |
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| Nickname(s): Railroad City, USA | |
 Location within Shiawassee County | |
  Durand Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°54′46″N 83°59′21″W / 42.91278°N 83.98917°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Platted | 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1887 (village) 1932 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Jeff Brands |
| • Manager | Cameron Horvath |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,507 |
| • Density | 1,795.70/sq mi (693.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48429 |
| Area code | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-23500[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626198[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Durand is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,507 at the 2020 census. Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak. Additionally, three freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Durand, Michigan
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.