Newark, Delaware
Newark (/ˈnuːɑːrk/ NEW-ark) is a small city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is home to the University of Delaware. The city constitutes part of the Delaware Valley (i.e. the Philadelphia metropolitan area).
Newark, Delaware | |
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| City of Newark | |
Main Street is the commercial heart of Newark. It is adjacent to the University of Delaware. | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Newark in New Castle County | |
| Coordinates: 39°41′01″N 75°44′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Founded | 1694 |
| Incorporated | 1758 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Deputy Mayor | Travis McDermott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.43 sq mi (24.42 km2) |
| • Land | 9.43 sq mi (24.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 30,601 |
| • Density | 3,246.10/sq mi (1,253.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 19702, 19711-19718, 19725 |
| Area code | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-50670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214385 |
| Major highway | |
| Commuter rail | |
| Website | www |
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