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Atlantic City

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Atlantic City

Atlantic City sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ventnor City.

Atlantic City is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 39,260, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Atlantic City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atlantic City to your route.

About Atlantic City

Atlantic City, sometimes referred to by its initials A.C., is a seaside resort city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Atlantic City comprises the second half of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses those cities and all of Atlantic County for statistical

Read more purposes. Both Atlantic City and Hammonton, as well as the surrounding Atlantic County, are culturally tied to Philadelphia and constitute part of the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area, the nation's seventh-largest metropolitan area as of 2020. Located in South Jersey on Absecon Island and known for its casinos, nightlife, boardwalk, and Atlantic Ocean beaches and coastline, the city is prominently known as the "Las Vegas of the East Coast" and inspired the U.S. version of the board game Monopoly, which uses various Atlantic City street names and destinations in the game. New Jersey voters legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City in 1976, and the first casino opened two years later. From 1921 to 2004, Atlantic City hosted the Miss America pageant, which later returned to the city from 2013 to 2018. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,497, a decline of 1,061 (−2.7%) from the 2010 census count of 39,558, which in turn reflected a decrease of 959 (−2.4%) from the 40,517 counted in the 2000 census. The city was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township. It is located on Absecon Island and borders Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Where is Atlantic City located?

Atlantic City is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.3642 latitude, -74.4231 longitude.

What is the population of Atlantic City?

Atlantic City has a population of approximately 39,260 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
39,260
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.3642, -74.4231

Emergency & Services

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Atlantic City.

Ventnor City

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 10,486

Brigantine

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 9,204

Margate City

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 6,237

Pleasantville

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 20,755

Absecon

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 8,317

Northfield

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 8,521

Linwood

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 6,973

Smithville

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 7,242

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