Sylvan Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan

Sylvan Township, Michigan
Township Hall and police station on US-12
Location within Washtenaw County
Sylvan Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Sylvan Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°18′10″N 84°03′29″W / 42.30278°N 84.05806°W / 42.30278; -84.05806
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Established1834
Government
 • SupervisorKathleen Kennedy
 • ClerkAmanda Nimke
Area
 • Total
33.96 sq mi (87.96 km2)
 • Land32.59 sq mi (84.41 km2)
 • Water1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,311
 • Density101.6/sq mi (39.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48118 (Chelsea)
49240 (Grass Lake)
Area code734
FIPS code26-77800
GNIS feature ID1627148
WebsiteOfficial website

Sylvan Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,311 at the 2020 census. The population was overall a large decrease from 6,425 at the 2000 census, which was due to Chelsea incorporating into a city in 2004.