Located on the Saint Joseph River, South Bend is the seat of St. Joseph County. The region is labeled as “Michiana” covering six counties in Indiana and two counties in Michigan. South Bend is home to the University of Notre Dame, which is nationally recognized for its academic excellence and for its winning football team "The Fighting Irish."
South Bend’s proximity to Lake Michigan produces a moderating effect on its climate. Temperatures do not rise above 100 degrees and cold waves are less severe than other locations. Precipitation is relatively even throughout the year.
Area: 38.7 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 773 feet above sea level
Latitude: 41.67 N
Longitude: 86.26 W
Average Temperatures: January, 24.4° F; July, 73.3° F; annual average, 49.5° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 36.52 inches of rain, 72.9 inches of snow
Population: 105,262 (as on July 2005)
Attractions
- Notre Dame's Eck Visitors' Center
- Snite Museum of Art
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Studebaker Museum
- Northern Indiana Center for History
- Potawatomi Park Zoo
- South Bend Chocolate Company
Festivals
- Art fair at Leeper Park in June
- Old Fashioned Summer, an antique car show
- Summerfest in Mishawaka
- Firefly Fstival
- Blues and Ribs Fest in August
- Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa in September
