Jersey City : New Jersey

Jersey City which lies between the Hudson and Hackensack rivers was once described as "the city with everything for industry." It still fulfills that promise as finance companies and industry giants invest in this city. It is the second largest city in New Jersey and attracts business with excellent facilities of major air, water, rail, and highway transportation network, abundant utilities at reasonable rates, a growing service sector, and an established manufacturing base. Health care and educational facilities are also impressive in Jersey City making it a favorable place to live.
Seven miles to the west is Newark, and across the Hudson River to the east is New York City's lower Manhattan skyline. The terrain of Jersey City ranges from low-lying flood plains to gently rolling hills. The climate is continental influenced by winds from the west. It does experience temperature extremes throughout its four seasons. Summers are hot and humid and winters are moderately snowy.

Area: 14.9 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 20 feet above sea level

Latitude: 40.72 N

Longitude: 74.07 W

Average Annual Temperatures: January, 30.6° F; July, 74.6° F; annual average, 52.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 47.4 inches of rain; 27.8 inches of snow

Population: 239,614 as on 2005

Attractions

    * Paulus Hook
    * Van Vorst Park
    * Hamilton Park
    * Harsimus Cove
    * Bergen Hill
    * Washington Village
    * Old Bergen Reform Church
    * Van Vorst House
    * Colgate Clock
    * Liberty State Park
    * Lincoln Park

Festivals

    * Jazz Week by New Jersey City University
    * Jersey City Cultural Arts Festival in Liberty Park
    * Annual Caribbean Carnival