Leighton Township, Michigan

Leighton Township, Michigan
Leighton Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°43′42″N 85°36′49″W / 42.72833°N 85.61361°W / 42.72833; -85.61361
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Area
 • Total
35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2)
 • Land34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2)
 • Water0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,001
 • Density200.8/sq mi (77.52/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code26-46760
GNIS feature ID1626602
Websitewww.leightontownship.org

Leighton Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,001 at the 2020 census, up from 4,934 at the 2010 census.