Califon, New Jersey
Califon is a borough in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,005, a decrease of 71 (−6.6%) from the 2010 census count of 1,076, which in turn reflected an increase of 21 (+2.0%) from the 1,055 counted in the 2000 census.
Califon, New Jersey | |
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Victorian house on Main Street | |
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Location of Califon in Hunterdon County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right). | |
Census Bureau map of Califon, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°43′09″N 74°50′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Incorporated | April 2, 1918 |
| Named for | California |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| • Mayor | Charles Daniel (D, term ends December 31, 2026) |
| • Administrator / Municipal clerk | Karen Mastro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 2.04% |
| • Rank | 502nd of 565 in state 23rd of 26 in county |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,005 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 1,018 |
| • Rank | 531st of 565 in state 24th of 26 in county |
| • Density | 1,048.1/sq mi (404.7/km2) |
| • Rank | 378th of 565 in state 8th of 26 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | 07830 |
| Area code | 908 |
| FIPS code | 3401909280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 885176 |
| Website | www |
The town was originally called California starting in 1849, but the name was shortened to Califon around 1875 in order to fit on a sign being painted at the train station. Alternatively, the name was related to a bright yellow cattle feed sold during the Gold Rush.
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