The name Tri-Cities refers to two regions in the
U.S. state
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of
Michigan
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. Both are located in the
Lower Peninsula.
Saginaw/Midland/Bay City
The larger and more well known Tri-Cities is the region surrounding
Saginaw,
Bay City, and
Midland, three cities of roughly equal medium size. This region, which is part of
Central Michigan
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, includes much of
Bay County,
Saginaw County, and
Midland County. These three counties make up the Greater Tri-Cities, a common term describing this region of Michigan. The region also goes by the name of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Statistically, the region is known as the
Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City Metropolitan Area, a combined statistical area composed of these three counties. Their combined population was 377,474 as of the
2020 census.
Grand Haven/Ferrysburg/Spring Lake
The smaller, less known Tri-Cities region lies in
Western Michigan's
Ottawa County, roughly west of
Grand Rapids
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. The three municipalities are
Grand Haven,
Ferrysburg, and
Spring Lake. The combined population of them and adjacent townships was 47,263 as of the 2020 Census.
See also
Greater Tri Cities Region
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Flint/Tri-Cities
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The Thumb
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Grand Haven/Ferrysburg/Spring Lake
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Western Michigan
Notes
External links
List of Museums, other attractions compiled by state government.Michigan's Official Economic Development and Travel Site.
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