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.

Suburbs

The following towns border Paterson and are considered to be its suburbs:

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• Prospect Park
• Haledon
• Totowa
• West Paterson
• Hawthorne
• Elmwood Park (formerly East Paterson)
• Clifton (officially a "city" but has a "suburban" character)
• Fair Lawn
• North Haledon

The area of Paterson and its suburbs is sometimes called Greater Paterson. The nearby township of Wayne is also considered to be a part of Greater Paterson. Two important Wayne institutions — William Paterson University and St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital — have their origins in 19th century Paterson before moving to surburban Wayne in the 20th century.

Related Topics:
Wayne - William Paterson University

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