Kearny, New Jersey
town in New Jersey
Kearny (pronounced /kɑrni/) is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It was named after Civil War general Philip Kearny. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 40,513.
Kearny, New Jersey | |
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 map highlighting Kearny within Hudson County | |
| Coordinates: Coordinates: 40°45′47″N 74°8′14″W / 40.76306°N 74.13722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hudson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km2) |
| • Land | 9.1 sq mi (23.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 40,513 |
| • Density | 4,433.2/sq mi (1,711.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 07032, 07099 |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 34-36510[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877524[2] |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
Other websitesEdit
- Town of Kearny website
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Kearny School District
- Kearny School District
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