County along the Lake Michigan shore of Wisconsin. Neighboring counties include Brown, Kewaunee, Calumet, and Sheboygan. Cities and villages in Manitowoc (or "Maniwoc," or "Manny") county include Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Michicot, Valders, Reedsville, St. Nazianz, and Kiel.
It is primarily rural (dairy), with some industry in the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers.
Population (1998): 84,434
Area: 592 sq. mi.