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Alpena

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City in Michigan, United States

Alpena is the only city in and the county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States. The population was 10,197 at the 2020 census, making it the third most populated city in the Northern Michigan region, after Traverse City and Cadillac. The city is surrounded by Alpena Township, but the two are administered autonomously. It is the core city of the Alpena micropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Alpena County and had a total population of 28,907 at the 2020 census.

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Population
10,197
Coordinates
45.062, -83.433
Timezone
America/Detroit
Elevation
180 m

Overview of Alpena

Set in Michigan, United States, Alpena is a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 10,197. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Alpena

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Culture in Alpena

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Under culture, Alpena is tagged with Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Alpena's own activity tags.

Docks

Getting there & around

Small places like Alpena are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Michigan. Time zone: America/Detroit.

Similar destinations

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alpena known for?
Alpena, in Michigan, United States, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 10,197 residents.
What can you do in Alpena?
Recorded activities in Alpena include Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
Where is Alpena located?
Alpena is located in Michigan, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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