Highland Park, New Jersey

Highland Park is a borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 13,999. It was founded in 1905 when it broke away from the then Raritan Township (the current day Edison) to form an independent borough.

Geography

Highland Park is located at 40°30'1" North, 74°25'33" West (40.500254, -74.425700){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Highland Park received its name for its "Park-like setting", on the highland of the banks of the Raritan river, overlooking New Brunswick.

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Highland Park borders Edison, New Brunswick, and Piscataway.

Related Topics:
Edison - New Brunswick - Piscataway

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