Garfield, Municipal center in Bergen County, United States.
The city extends over 2.19 square miles along the Saddle River, with residential neighborhoods and commercial zones near the New Jersey transit stations.
Initially named East Passaic in 1873, the municipality received its current name in 1881 to honor President James Garfield before his death.
The Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints stands as a center for the Ukrainian American community, reflecting the city's immigration patterns.
Transportation access includes two train stations on the Bergen County Line and direct connections to U.S. Route 46 for regional travel.
The municipal education system encompasses twelve separate schools serving 4,713 students from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation.
Location: Bergen County
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Website: https://www.garfieldnj.org/
Shares border with: Passaic, Wallington, Lodi, Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Clifton, South Hackensack
Website: https://garfieldnj.org
GPS coordinates: 40.87980,-74.10830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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