Plainfield, New Jersey

Plainfield is a city located in Union County, which is in the northeastern part of New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 47,829.

Geography

Plainfield is located at 40°36'55" North, 74°24'58" West (40.615352, -74.416070){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²). 15.6 km² (6.0 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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Plainfield played an important role in the "Black Power" movement in the 1960s by serving as a gun-running center for the east coast.

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