Newark, New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey (pronounced /ˈnuː.ərk/), is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 282,011 in 2019, making it the nation's 73rd-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000.

Etymology

The city's name is derived from Newark-on-Trent, a town in England. The city was settled in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans led by Robert Treat from the New Haven Colony.

History

Newark was originally founded in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans led by Robert Treat from the New Haven Colony. It was conceived as a theocratic assembly of the faithful, though this did not last for long as new settlers came with different ideas.

Geography

Newark is located in the heart of New Jersey's Gateway Region, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of the New York metropolitan area. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area and is on the western edge of the Newark Bay, north of Elizabeth and east of Jersey City.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 277,140 people, 94,542 households, and 61,641 families residing in the city. The population density was 11,458.3 per square mile (4,424.1/km2).

Economy

Newark is the third-largest insurance center in the United States, after New York City and Hartford, Connecticut. The city is also a major hub for shipping, and for the airline industry, due to the presence of the Newark Liberty International Airport.

Education

The city is home to several institutions of higher learning, including Rutgers University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Seton Hall University School of Law.

Healthcare

Newark is served by numerous hospitals including University Hospital, a level 1 trauma center, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, which includes the School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Newark, New Jersey
Wikipedia's article - Newark, New Jersey

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