Durand, Michigan
Durand, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| City of Durand | |
| Nickname(s): Railroad City, USA | |
Location within Shiawassee County | |
| Coordinates: 42°54′46″N 83°59′21″W / 42.91278°N 83.98917°W | |
| 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 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626198 |
| Website | Official website |
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Durand (doo-RAND) 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.