Information on South Orange, Essex County
The Township of South Orange is located in the state of New Jersey, in Essex County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
South Orange Township HALL, Essex County
| South Orange Township Hall's address | South Orange South Orange Municipal Building 101 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 United States | |
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| Phone number of South Orange Township Hall | +1 973-378-7720 | |
| South Orange, NJ email | Not available | |
| South Orange official website | southorange.org | |
| Mayor of South Orange | Alex Torpey | |
| Essex County, New Jersey: Vital Records | South Orange vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New Jersey birth certificate online | |
Common questions about South Orange
What county is South Orange NJ in?South Orange, NJ is located in Essex County |
Where is South Orange, New Jersey ?South Orange is a municipality in Essex County. Situated in the northeastern part of the state, it lies within the United States. South Orange is located west of Newark, the largest city in New Jersey, and is approximately 14 miles west of New York City. It is also near the Watchung Mountain Range. |
South Orange administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex - other counties in New Jersey |
Demography of South Orange
| Name of South Orange inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 16 198 inhabitants | 97 / 2 043 | ||
| Population density in South Orange | 5 669,3 pop/sq mi (2 188,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in South Orange, NJ
This Township does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near South Orange, NJ
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF EAST ORANGE-CITY CLERKS OFFICE | 44 CITY HALL PLAZA | 9732665110 |
| EAST ORANGE MAIN POST OFFICE | 26 CITY HALL PLAZA | 9736735556 |
| ORANGE POST OFFICE | 384 MAIN STREET | 9736764203 |
| LIVINGSTON POST OFFICE | 49 WEST MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | 9739928401 |
| NEWARK POST OFFICE | 2 FEDERAL SQUARE | 9736935303 |
| ESSEX COUNTY CLERK | 465 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD | 9736214922 |
| SPRINGFIELD POST OFFICE | 210 MOUNTAIN AVENUE | 9739242013 |
| ROSELAND POST OFFICE | 160 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE | 9732262154 |
| BLOOMFIELD POST OFFICE | 13 MUNICIPAL PLAZA | 9738739062 |
| HARRISON POST OFFICE | 427 HARRISON AVE | 9734815256 |
| SUMMIT POST OFFICE | 61 MAPLE STREET | 9082771737 |
| ROSELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 104 W FOURTH AVENUE | 9082455809 |
| ELIZABETH MAIN POST OFFICE | 310 NORTH BROAD STREET | 9088208487 |
| UNION COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE | 2 BROAD STREET | 9085274966 |
| CRANFORD POST OFFICE | 3 MILN STREET | 9082763506 |
Top 3 most popular banks in South Orange
There are 8 bank branches in South Orange.
PNC Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in South Orange with 1 branch offices, followed by BCB Community Bank with 1 branch offices and then Provident Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in South Orange:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BCB Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Provident Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Valley National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Investors Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
South Orange administrative numbers
| South Orange Township code | 369255 |
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| South Orange Township postcode | 07079 |
Transportation modes in South Orange
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport 6.3 miles Morristown Municipal Airport 8.8 miles Essex County Airport 8.8 miles |
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South Orange territory
| South Orange area | 2,86 sq mi (7,40 km²) |
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| South Orange altitude | 243 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 40.7488 Longitude: -74.2615 Latitude: 40° 44' 56'' North Longitude: 74° 15' 41'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with South Orange | Currently, the town South Orange isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | South Orange isn't part of a natural park |
What is South Orange close to?
| Nearby cities include: Maplewood, Irvington, West Orange and East Orange | ||
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| Livingston | West Orange | West Orange |
| Maplewood |  | Irvington |
| Maplewood | Maplewood | Irvington |
| Maplewood 1.4 miles | Irvington 2.3 miles | West Orange 2.8 miles |
| East Orange 2.8 miles | Orange 2.9 miles | Millburn 3.2 miles |
| Union Township 3.7 miles | Hillside 4 miles | Livingston 4.4 miles |
| Glen Ridge 4.9 miles | Newark 5 miles | Kenilworth 5.2 miles |
| Springfield 5.2 miles | East Newark 5.2 miles | Essex Fells 5.5 miles |
| Roseland 5.5 miles | Bloomfield 5.7 miles | Harrison 5.7 miles |
| Roselle Park 5.8 miles | Montclair 5.8 miles | Summit 5.9 miles |
Distance between South Orange and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2445 miles | Houston : 1408 miles | Philadelphia : 69 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2126 miles | San Antonio : 1572 miles | San Diego : 2413 miles |
| Dallas : 1358 miles | San Jose : 2536 miles | Jacksonville : 831 miles |
| Indianapolis : 631 miles | San Francisco : 2588 miles | Austin : 1500 miles |
| Columbus : 463 miles | Fort Worth : 1388 miles | Charlotte : 525 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in South Orange, NJ
Elementary schools in South Orange
Marshall Elementary School
District of South Orange-Maplewood School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 2
Students : 532
South Mountain Elementary School
District of South Orange-Maplewood School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 600
The Montrose Early Childhood Center
District of South Orange-Maplewood School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 95
Middle schools in South Orange
South Orange Middle School
District of South Orange-Maplewood School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 805
Private schools in South Orange
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 215
South Orange Country Day School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 92
Leisure and activities in South Orange surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Turtle Back Zoo to East Orange 1.8 miles | Central Park Zoo to New York City 15.3 miles |
| Bergen County Zoological Park to Paramus 16.7 miles | Prospect Park Zoo to New York City 16.7 miles |
| Golf course | |
| Weequahic Park Golf Course to Newark 4.5 miles | Essex Fells Country Club to Roseland 4.9 miles |
| Canoe Brook Country Club to Summit 5.6 miles | Summit Municipal Golf Course to Summit 5.7 miles |
| Echo Lake Country Club to Westfield 6.1 miles | Glen Ridge Country Club to Glen Ridge 6.3 miles |
| Roselle Golf Club to Roselle 7 miles | Pinch Brook Golf Course to Florham Park 7.3 miles |
| Fairmount Country Club to Chatham Borough 7.3 miles | Upper Montclair Country Club to Clifton 8.3 miles |
| Museum | |
| Art Mora Gallery to Ridgefield Park 14.4 miles | |
| Sports facility | |
| Rising Sun Academy to Ridgefield Park 14.5 miles | |