Plymouth Township is conveniently located 4 miles NW of Westland, Michigan and 21 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. It encompasses 16.6 square miles in Wayne County, where the City of Plymouth occupies 2.27 square miles within the township. The blend of these two communities has created a combination of world class industrial parks and a charming downtown area. This, along with residential development, easy access to freeways and employment opportunities, has made Plymouth Township an attractive pla