Passaic
A community guide to Passaic in New Jersey, the United States.
- Population
- 70,537 residents
- Region
- New Jersey
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.8568, -74.1285
Overview
Passaic is a populated place in New Jersey, the United States. The community supports 70,537 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of New Jersey. Its position within the broader regional network gives Passaic a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Passaic sits at approximate coordinates 40.8568 latitude and -74.1285 longitude within New Jersey. The terrain and natural features around Passaic reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Jersey road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Passaic offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in New Jersey: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Passaic's residents. Visitors passing through Passaic encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Passaic typically involves the regional road network of New Jersey or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Passaic to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New Jersey. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Passaic.