Pontiac, County seat in Oakland County, Michigan, United States.
Located 26 miles northwest of Detroit, Pontiac covers an area with an elevation of 281 meters above sea level in southeast Michigan.
The city, established in 1818, was named after an Ottawa Tribe chief and became the second European-American settlement near Detroit after Dearborn.
The Woodward Dream Cruise brings together car enthusiasts in Pontiac, reflecting the city's connection to automotive manufacturing and local traditions.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office maintains several substations throughout Pontiac to provide comprehensive law enforcement services to the population of 61,606 residents.
The former Pontiac Silverdome, constructed in 1975, hosted Super Bowl XVI in 1982 and remained a major sports venue until its demolition in 2018.
Location: Oakland County
Inception: 1818
Elevation above the sea: 281 m
Shares border with: Lake Angelus, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Township, Sylvan Lake, Waterford Township
Website: https://pontiac.mi.us
GPS coordinates: 42.64611,-83.29250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51
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