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Norway, Michigan

City · Population 2,840 · #211 in Michigan

About Norway

Norway is a small town in northwestern Michigan counting 2,840 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Norway is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 300 residents per square mile.

📰 Norway News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Norway Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Norway — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
  • 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

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Norway

  • Knight Owl — pizza
  • Mike's on Main

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Iron Mountain Iron Mine · Attraction
  • Jake Menghini Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norway

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Norway

  • Norway Elementary School
  • Norway High School
  • Vulcan Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)2,840
Rank in state#211 of 533
Land area9.46 sq mi
Density300/sq mi
Coordinates45.7986, -87.9139

🗺️ Map of Norway