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Newark, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°43′27″N 74°10′21″W / 40.72422°N 74.172574°W / 40.72422; -74.172574
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Newark, New Jersey
City
Downtown Newark
Downtown Newark
Nickname(s): 
Brick City, The Gateway City, City By The River[1]
Map
Interactive map of Newark
Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey
Newark
Newark
Location in Essex County
Newark is located in New Jersey
Newark
Newark
Location in New Jersey
Newark is located in the United States
Newark
Newark
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°43′27″N 74°10′21″W / 40.72422°N 74.172574°W / 40.72422; -74.172574[2][3]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyEssex
FoundedReligious colony (1663)
TownshipOctober 31, 1693
CityApril 11, 1836
Named forNewark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England
Government
[8]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (mayor–council)
 • BodyMunicipal Council of Newark
 • MayorRas Baraka (D, term ends June 30, 2026)[4][5]
 • AdministratorEric E. Pennington[6]
 • Municipal clerkKecia Daniels (acting)[7]
Area
[9]
 • Total25.88 sq mi (67.04 km2)
 • Land24.14 sq mi (62.53 km2)
 • Water1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2)  6.72%
 • Rank102nd of 565 in state
1st of 22 in county[2]
Elevation
[10]
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)[11][12]
 • Total311,549
 • Estimate 
(2022)[11][13][14]
305,344
 • Rank66th in country (as of 2022)[13]
1st of 565 in state
1st of 22 in county[15]
 • Density12,903.8/sq mi (4,982.2/km2)
  • Rank22nd of 565 in state
4th of 22 in county[15]
DemonymNewarker[16]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
07101-07108, 07112, 07114[17][18]
Area code(s)862/973, 201, 551, 732, 848, 908[19][20]
FIPS code3401351000[2][21][22]
GNIS feature ID0885317[2][23]
Websitewww.newarknj.gov

Newark is the largest city in U.S. State of New Jersey, 65th largest city in the United States, and serves as the seat of Essex County. It is located 8 miles west of Manhattan.

Newark was originally formed as a township on October 31, 1693. During its time as a township, portions were taken to form Springfield Township, New Jersey, Caldwell Township, New Jersey, Orange Township, New Jersey, Bloomfield Township, New Jersey, (March 23, 1812) and Clinton Township, New Jersey. Newark was reincorporated as a city on April 11, 1836. The previously independent Vailsburg borough was annexed by Newark on January 1, 1905 and became part of West Ward.

Newark is divided into five wards; North Ward, South Ward, West Ward, East Ward, and Central Ward. Central Ward has train stations of Amtrak and New Jersey Transit. It also has museums and tall buildings including headquarters of large corporations. The High Street Historic District is in Central Ward.

East Ward includes a neighborhood called "Ironbound". South Ward has the large Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the first major airports in the United States. Branch Brook Park in North Ward has the biggest display of cherry blossoms in the eastern United States.

References

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  1. ↑ Erminio, Vanessa. "Gateway? Renaissance? A reviving city earns its nicknames", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, December 8, 2005, updated April 2, 2019. Accessed November 5, 2019.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  3. ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ About the Mayor, City of Newark. Accessed May 12, 2022.
  5. ↑ 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, updated February 8, 2023. Accessed February 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ Eric E. Pennington, City of Newark. Accessed March 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ Office of the City Clerk, City of Newark. Accessed March 21, 2023.
  8. ↑ 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 125.
  9. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  10. ↑ "City of Newark". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 QuickFacts Newark city, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 11, 2022.
  12. ↑ Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 50,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2022 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022, United States Census Bureau, released May 2023. Accessed May 18, 2023.
  14. ↑ Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022, United States Census Bureau, released May 2023. Accessed May 18, 2023.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  16. ↑ Dickson, Paul. Labels for Locals: What to Call People from Abilene to Zimbabwe, p. 160. HarperCollins, 2006. ISBN 9780060881641. Accessed August 6, 2013.
  17. ↑ ZIP codes for Newark, New Jersey, United States Postal Service. Accessed February 14, 2012.
  18. ↑ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 18, 2013.
  19. ↑ Area Code Lookup – NPA NXX for Newark, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed September 11, 2014.
  20. ↑ Area Codes for Newark, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed June 15, 2023.
  21. ↑ U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  22. ↑ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  23. ↑ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
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