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New Jersey on the US map
New Jersey is located in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the mid atlantic subregion. With an area ranking of #47 of 50, it is one of the smallest US states. The map above highlights New Jersey in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of New Jersey is Trenton. The largest city by population is Newark. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
New Jersey shares land borders with 3 other US states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #47 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: atlantic
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. New Jersey appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
New Jersey shares borders with 3 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. New Jersey appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is New Jersey located?
New Jersey is in the Northeast region of the United States. Its capital is Trenton and its largest city is Newark. The state ranks #47 of 50 by total area.
What states border New Jersey?
New Jersey borders New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware. That's 3 bordering states in total.
Is New Jersey on the coast?
Yes, New Jersey has coastline on the atlantic.
What time zone is New Jersey in?
New Jersey observes Eastern Time.
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