Newark
United States · New JerseyUS
Most populous city in New Jersey, United States
Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, and a principal city of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 311,549. The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 317,303 for 2024, making it the 64th-most populous municipality in the nation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 268,500
- Coordinates
- 40.736, -74.172
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Newark
Located in New Jersey, United States, Newark is best described as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 268,500. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, adventure and family.
Things to do in Newark
Culture in Newark
(2)The culture shortlist for Newark: Cathedrals and Docks. It is a direct read of Newark's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Newark
(1)Newark records Climbing under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Newark is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Newark
(1)Family lovers get Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Newark's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Newark
(1)Nightlife lovers get Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Newark is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Newark
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Newark rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Newark that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Newark known for?
- Newark is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and family, set in New Jersey, United States with around 268,500 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Newark?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Docks, Climbing, Water Parks and Bars in Newark. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Newark?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Newark located?
- Administratively, Newark sits in New Jersey, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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