Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 149,222, making it New Jersey's third largest city. It is the county seat of Passaic County{{GR|6}}. The City of Paterson is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.

Geography

Paterson is located at 40°54'56" North, 74°9'47" West (40.915498, -74.162927){{GR|1}} in the Piedmont (United States) region between the Appalachian foothills and the Coastal Plain.

Related Topics:
Piedmont (United States) - Appalachian - Coastal Plain

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.6 km² (8.7 mi²). 21.9 km² (8.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.32% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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