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Newark light rail system

Newark light rail system

New York City and Jersey City skylines from Newark Airport.

New York City and Jersey City skylines from Newark Airport.

Newark Bay with the New Jersey Turnpike and Newark Bay Bridge visible.

Newark Bay with the New Jersey Turnpike and Newark Bay Bridge visible.

Map of the Newark metropolitan area, including adjacent suburbs

Map of the Newark metropolitan area, including adjacent suburbs

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the U.S.

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the U.S.

Map of Downtown Newark and surrounding areas

Map of Downtown Newark and surrounding areas

Newark's Penn Station, a busy commuter and Amtrak hub designed by McKim, Mead, and White

Newark's Penn Station, a busy commuter and Amtrak hub designed by McKim, Mead, and White

Prudential Center

Prudential Center

Map of Newark

Population history for Newark

YearEstimated Population
2011 277,540
2010 277,185
2009 278,154
2008 277,377
2007 277,374
2006 276,275
2005 276,200
2004 276,381
2003 275,920
2002 275,145
2001 273,875
2000 272,665
1999 263,087
1998 262,862
1997 266,952
1996 268,583
1995 270,395
1994 272,040
1993 273,902
1992 274,125
1991 273,866
1990 275,083
1980 329,248
1970 381,930
1960 405,220
1950 438,776
1940 429,760
1930 442,337
1920 414,524
1910 347,469
1900 246,070
1890 181,830
1880 136,508
1870 105,059
1860 71,941
1850 38,894
1840 17,290
1830 10,953
1800 6,000
1790 1,000
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Colleges and universities in Newark

New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Founded:1881
Enrollment:9,558 (2010)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Founded:1970
Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers-Newark
Founded:November 10, 1766
Enrollment:11,804 (2011)
Essex County College
Essex County College
Enrollment:18,087 (2010)
Seton Hall University School of Law
Seton Hall University School of Law
Founded:1951
Enrollment:1,053 (2011)
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Founded:1908
Enrollment:610

Professional sports teams in Newark

New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Ice Hockey
Venue:Prudential Center

Airports in or near Newark

Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst
Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst
Airport code:NEL
Stewart International Airport
Stewart International Airport
Airport code:SWF
LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Airport code:LGA
Trenton-Mercer Airport
Trenton-Mercer Airport
Airport code:TTN

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Newark is included within which time zone?
  • A:
    Newark and surrounding areas are in the North American Eastern Time Zone.
  • Q:
    Who are some notable people that were born in Newark?
  • A:
    Famous people born here include:
    - Sam DeCavalcante
    - Charles E. Vreeland
    - Chris Argyris
    - A. A. Attanasio
    - Allen Ginsberg
    - Shaquille O'Neal
    - Paul Auster
  • Q:
    What are some well- known places to visit in Newark?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - New Jersey Institute of Technology
    - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    - Rutgers- Newark
    - Rutgers School of Law- Newark
    - Rutgers Business School
    - New Jersey Medical School
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