Essex County, located in northeastern New Jersey, is a diverse and vibrant county with a land area of 127 square miles and a water area of 3.3 square miles. With a population of over 798,301, it is home to immigrants from various nations and American natives of all ethnic backgrounds and cultures, making it one of the most diverse counties in both New Jersey and the country.
From the flatlands in the east to the majestic Watchung Mountains in the west, Essex County offers a diverse landscape. With its highest elevation reaching at least 660 feet above sea level and its lowest point at sea level in Newark Bay, the county is known for its scenic beauty. Its county seat is Newark, and it shares borders with Passaic County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Newark Bay, Union County, and Morris County.
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