Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
As of the United States 2000 Census, the population of Jersey City was 240,055, making it New Jersey's
second-largest city, behind Newark.
As of the Census Bureau's 2006 estimate the population had grown to 241,791.
It is the seat of Hudson County.
Jersey City lies on the west bank of the Hudson River across from Lower Manhattan in New York City,
and is part of the New York metropolitan area.
A commercial and industrial center, it is a port of entry and a manufacturing center.
With 11 miles (17.7 km) of waterfront and significant rail connections, Jersey City is an important
transportation terminus and distribution center.
It has railroad shops, oil refineries, warehouses, and plants that manufacture a diverse assortment of
products, including chemicals, petroleum, electronics, textiles, and cosmetics.
Jersey City has benefited from its location near the island of Manhattan, as many of its
companies are extensions of businesses whose headquarters are there.
Recent developments have included increased housing and shopping areas; some parts of the city,
however, remain run-down after years of commercial inactivity.
read full wikipedia reference about Jersey City, New Jersey
City of Jersey City
280 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: (201)547-5146
Fax: (201)547-4833
OTHER POPULAR DESTINATIONS IN NEW JERSEY
Absecon
Atlantic City
Bordentown
Cherry Hill
Edison
Elizabeth
Fairfield
Jersey City
Mahwah
Morristown
Mount Laurel
Newark
Parsippany
Princeton
Secaucus
Somerset
Vineland
Whippany