Kaleva, Michigan
Village · Population 523 · #433 in Michigan
About Kaleva
Kaleva, MI is a tiny community located in western Michigan with an estimated population of 523.
Officially, Kaleva is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 475 residents per square mile.
📰 Kaleva News Today
- Shannon Parmelee Obituary (2023) - Kaleva, MI - Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva PennLive.com · Aug 14
- Calvin Murphy Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Kaleva, MI - Manistee News Advocate Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- William Edwards Obituary (2022) - Kaleva, MI - Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva Colorado Springs Gazette · Aug 1
- William Eddy Obituary (2026) - Kaleva, MI - Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva Denver Gazette · Jul 29
- Steven Howes Obituary (2024) - Kaleva, MI - Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva AL.com · May 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kaleva Unique
- The only place in America named Kaleva — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bottle House Museum · Museum
- Kaleva Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)523
Rank in state#433 of 533
Land area1.1 sq mi
Density475/sq mi
Coordinates44.3723, -86.0135