Information on West Branch, Ogemaw County
The City of West Branch is located in the state of Michigan, in Ogemaw County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
West Branch City HALL, Ogemaw County
| West Branch City Hall's address | West Branch West Branch Municipal Building 121 N. FOURTH ST. WEST BRANCH MI 48661 United States | |
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| Phone number of West Branch City Hall | Not available | |
| West Branch, MI email | Not available | |
| West Branch official website | westbranch.com/cityofwestbranch.htm | |
| Mayor of West Branch | ||
| Ogemaw County, Michigan: Vital Records | West Branch vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Michigan birth certificate online | |
Common questions about West Branch
What county is West Branch MI in?West Branch, MI is located in Ogemaw County |
Where is West Branch, Michigan ?West Branch is situated in Ogemaw County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It lies in the northeastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The municipality is located approximately 30 miles east of Houghton Lake and about 120 miles north of Detroit. The city is part of a scenic region known for its forests and outdoor recreational opportunities. |
West Branch administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw - other counties in Michigan |
Demography of West Branch
| Name of West Branch inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 139 inhabitants | 772 / 6 325 | ||
| Population density in West Branch | 1 442,7 pop/sq mi (557,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in West Branch, MI
Where to apply for a passport in West Branch, MI? There are 1 passport offices in West Branch, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| WEST BRANCH POST OFFICE | 122 S THIRD ST | 9893452691 |
Top 3 most popular banks in West Branch
There are 6 bank branches in West Branch.
Mercantile Bank of Michigan is the most popular bank in West Branch with 3 branch offices, followed by PNC Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Huron Community Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in West Branch:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercantile Bank of Michigan | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Huron Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Chemical Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
West Branch administrative numbers
| West Branch City code | 2685580 |
|---|---|
| West Branch City postcode | 48661 (8 other communities with the same postcode) |
Toponymy and translation of West Branch
| Japanese: ウェスト・ブランチ | Kazakh: Вэст Бранч | Korean: 웨스트 브랜치 |
| Russian: Запад Бранч | Serbian: Вест Бранч | Chinese: 西布兰奇 |
Transportation modes in West Branch
| Airport | Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport 22.4 miles Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport 24.2 miles Iosco County Airport 40.3 miles |
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West Branch territory
| West Branch area | 1,48 sq mi (3,84 km²) |
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| West Branch altitude | 938 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 44.2743 Longitude: -84.2352 Latitude: 44° 16' 27'' North Longitude: 84° 14' 7'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/Detroit) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with West Branch | Currently, the town West Branch isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | West Branch isn't part of a natural park |
What is West Branch close to?
| Nearby cities include: West Branch Township, Ogemaw Township, Horton Township and Edwards Township | ||
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| Ogemaw Township | West Branch Township | West Branch Township |
| Ogemaw Township |  | West Branch Township |
| Edwards Township | Horton Township | Horton Township |
| West Branch Township 2.5 miles | Ogemaw Township 3.6 miles | Horton Township 5.2 miles |
| Edwards Township 6.1 miles | Klacking Township 7.6 miles | Churchill Township 8.2 miles |
| Mills Township 9.6 miles | Richfield Township 9.8 miles | Bourret Township 10.2 miles |
| Clement Township 11.4 miles | Foster Township 11.4 miles | Cumming Township 11.8 miles |
| Rose City 11.8 miles | Moffatt Township 12.3 miles | Nester Township 13.7 miles |
| Butman Township 14.3 miles | Richland Township 14.9 miles | Logan Township 15 miles |
| Rose Township 15.2 miles | Backus Township 16 miles | Hill Township 16 miles |
Distance between West Branch and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1949 miles | Houston : 1174 miles | Philadelphia : 552 miles |
| Phoenix : 1661 miles | San Antonio : 1290 miles | San Diego : 1932 miles |
| Dallas : 1042 miles | San Jose : 2008 miles | Jacksonville : 974 miles |
| Indianapolis : 326 miles | San Francisco : 2056 miles | Austin : 1216 miles |
| Columbus : 304 miles closest | Fort Worth : 1063 miles | Charlotte : 653 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in West Branch, MI
Elementary schools in West Branch
Surline Elementary School
District of West Branch-Rose City Area SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 666
Middle schools in West Branch
Surline Middle School
District of West Branch-Rose City Area SchoolsLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 580
High schools in West Branch
Ogemaw Heights High School
District of West Branch-Rose City Area SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 638
Alternative schools in West Branch
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12Students : 105
Private schools in West Branch
St Joseph Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 92
Leisure and activities in West Branch surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| The Nightmare | West Branch Country Club |
| Sugar Springs Golf Course to Gladwin 14.3 miles | Edgewood Greens Golf Club to Prescott 15.4 miles |
| The Dream Golf Course to Whittemore 18.6 miles | |