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Monmouth County, NJ

Monmouth County, New Jersey
County of New Jersey
County of Monmouth
943 AP Boardwalk.JPG
The boardwalk in Asbury Park
Seal of Monmouth County, New Jersey
Seal
Map of New Jersey highlighting Monmouth County
Location in the U.S. state of New Jersey
Map of the United States highlighting New Jersey
New Jersey's location in the U.S.
40°17′N 74°09′W / 40.29°N 74.15°W / 40.29; -74.15Coordinates: 40°17′N 74°09′W / 40.29°N 74.15°W / 40.29; -74.15
Founded 1683
Named for Rhode Island Monmouth Society or Monmouthshire
Government
• Freeholder director
Lillian G. Burry (R, term ends December 31, 2017)
Seat Freehold Borough
Largest city Middletown Township (population)
Howell Township (area)
Area
 • Total 665.32 sq mi (1,723 km2)
 • Land 468.79 sq mi (1,214 km2)
 • Water 196.53 sq mi (509 km2), 29.54%
Population
 • (2010) 630,380
625,846 (2016 est.; 5th in state)
 • Density 1,341/sq mi (517.8/km2)
Congressional districts 4th, 6th
Website www.co.monmouth.nj.us
Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Climate chart ()
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Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
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66
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel