Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 67,861. Located north of Newark on the Passaic River, it was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders, as Acquackanonk. Industrial growth began in the 19th century, as Passaic became a textile and metalworking center. A famous strike in 1926 against reductions in wages involved the right of free assembly. The City of Passaic is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.
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