Belleville, New Jersey

Belleville (French: "Belle ville" meaning "Beautiful city/town") is a township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 38,222. an increase of 2,296 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 35,926,

Belleville, New Jersey
Township
Wesley United Methodist Church
Nickname: 
Cherry Blossom Capital of America
Interactive map of Belleville
Belleville
Location in Essex County
Belleville
Location in New Jersey
Belleville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40.793481°N 74.161159°W / 40.793481; -74.161159
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyEssex
IncorporatedApril 8, 1839
Named forFrench language for "beautiful city"
Government
  TypeFaulkner Act (council–manager)
  BodyTownship Council
  MayorMichael Melham (term ends June 30, 2026)
  ManagerAnthony D. Iacono
  Municipal clerkAlbert Cabrera
Area
  Total3.37 sq mi (8.71 km2)
  Land3.30 sq mi (8.54 km2)
  Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)  2.05%
  Rank319th of 565 in state
14th of 22 in county
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total38,222
  Estimate 
(2022)
37,480
  Rank62nd of 565 in state
7th of 22 in county
  Density11,597.1/sq mi (4,477.7/km2)
   Rank29th of 565 in state
5th of 22 in county
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07109
Area codes862/973
FIPS code3401304695
GNIS feature ID1729713
Websitewww.bellevillenj.org
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