Gaastra, Michigan
City · Population 318 · #483 in Michigan
About Gaastra
Gaastra is a tiny community in northwestern Michigan counting 318 people who proudly call it home.
Gaastra holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 194 residents per square mile.
📰 Gaastra News Today
- Cynthia Ann Hinz Obituary (2026) - Gaastra, MI - Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Crystal Falls Legacy obituary · Mar 17
- Gerald "Stubby" Frederick Stromberg Legacy obituary · Feb 8
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- Gaastra, MI Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Oct 29
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What Makes Gaastra Unique
- The only place in America named Gaastra — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeCity
Population (2024)318
Rank in state#483 of 533
Land area1.64 sq mi
Density194/sq mi
Coordinates46.0557, -88.6050