Bergen County, County in northeastern New Jersey, United States.
Bergen County extends across 70 municipalities, including 56 boroughs, 9 townships, 3 cities, and 2 villages, with Hackensack serving as the county seat.
The county, established on March 7, 1683, takes its name from either Bergen, Norway, or Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands.
The population reflects multiple ethnic communities, including Italian, Latin, Jewish, Korean, Polish, African, Indian, Russian, and Filipino Americans living across the municipalities.
The county maintains over 9,000 acres of parks, including Palisades Interstate Park, Ramapo Mountain State Forest, and Van Saun County Park for outdoor activities.
Bergen County generates substantial revenue through retail operations, particularly in Paramus, making it one of the largest commercial centers in New Jersey.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: March 7, 1683
Capital city: Hackensack
Shares border with: Passaic County, Hudson County, Essex County, New York County, Bronx County, Westchester County, Rockland County, New York City
Website: https://co.bergen.nj.us
GPS coordinates: 40.96000,-74.07000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:13
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Studio 54
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MetLife Stadium
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Trump Tower
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The Dakota
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George Washington Bridge
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Central Park Tower
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Carnegie Hall
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American Museum of Natural History
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