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Somerset County, NJ

Somerset County, New Jersey
Basking Ridge, New Jersey.jpg
A walking path in Basking Ridge
Seal of Somerset County, New Jersey
Seal
Map of New Jersey highlighting Somerset 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°34′N 74°37′W / 40.56°N 74.61°W / 40.56; -74.61Coordinates: 40°34′N 74°37′W / 40.56°N 74.61°W / 40.56; -74.61
Founded May 14, 1688
Named for English county of Somerset
Government
• Freeholder director

Peter S. Palmer (R, term ends December 31, 2017)
Seat Somerville
Largest city Franklin Township (population)
Hillsborough Township (area)
Area
 • Total 304.86 sq mi (790 km2)
 • Land 301.81 sq mi (782 km2)
 • Water 3.04 sq mi (8 km2), 1.00%
Population
 • (2010) 323,444
333,751 (2016 est.; 13th in state)
 • Density 1,105/sq mi (426.8/km²)
Congressional districts 7th, 12th
Website www.co.somerset.nj.us
Somerville, New Jersey
Climate chart ()
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Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel