Somerset County, NJ
| Somerset County, New Jersey | ||
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A walking path in Basking Ridge
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 Location in the U.S. state of New Jersey |
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 New Jersey's location in the U.S. |
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| 40°34′N 74°37′W / 40.56°N 74.61°WCoordinates: 40°34′N 74°37′W / 40.56°N 74.61°W | ||
| Founded | May 14, 1688 | |
| Named for | English county of Somerset | |
| Government • Freeholder director |
Peter S. Palmer (R, term ends December 31, 2017) |
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| Seat | Somerville | |
| Largest city |
Franklin Township (population) Hillsborough Township (area) |
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| 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) |
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| • Density | 1,105/sq mi (426.8/km²) | |
| Congressional districts | 7th, 12th | |
| Website | www |
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