Somerset County, New Jersey

Somerset County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. As of 2000, the population is 297,490. Its county seat is Somerville6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 790 km² (305 mi²). 789 km² (305 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.12% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Like neighboring Middlesex County, Somerset is divided into northern and southern halves by the Raritan River. However, unlike its eastern neighbor that results in distinctly different topography: the northern half is quite hilly, more like North Jersey, while south of the river is mostly flat like Central Jersey.

Related Topics:
Raritan River - North Jersey - Central Jersey

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The high point is on Mine Mountain in Bernardsville, at approximately 860 feet (262 m) above sea level; the lowest point is just above sea level on the Raritan at the Middlesex county line.

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