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Teaneck

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Teaneck

Teaneck works well as a base: 5 minutes from Englewood, 13km from Central Park.

Teaneck is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 40,078, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Teaneck 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 Teaneck to your route.

About Teaneck

Teaneck (English pronunciation: /ˈtiːnɛk/ ) is a township in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is a bedroom community in the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 41,246, an increase of 1,470 (+3.7%) from the 2010 census count of 39,776, which

Read more in turn reflected an increase of 516 (+1.3%) from the 39,260 counted in the 2000 census. As of 2020, Teaneck was the second-most populous among the 70 municipalities in Bergen County, behind Hackensack, which had a population of 46,030. Teaneck was created on February 19, 1895, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Englewood Township and Ridgefield Township, both of which are now defunct (despite existing municipalities with similar names), along with portions of Bogota and Leonia. Independence followed the result of a referendum held on January 14, 1895, in which voters favored incorporation by a 46–7 margin. To address the concerns of Englewood Township's leaders, the new municipality was formed as a township, rather than succumbing to the borough craze sweeping across Bergen County at the time. On May 3, 1921, and again on June 1, 1926, portions of what had been Teaneck were transferred to Overpeck Township. Teaneck lies at the junction of Interstate 95 and the eastern terminus of Interstate 80. The township is bisected into north and south portions by Route 4 and east and west by the River Subdivision of CSX Transportation. Commercial development is concentrated in four main shopping areas, on Cedar Lane, Teaneck Road, DeGraw Avenue, and West Englewood Avenue and Queen Anne Road, more commonly known as "The Plaza". Teaneck's location at the crossroads of river, road, train and other geographical features has made it a site of many momentous events across the centuries. After the American defeat at the Battle of Fort Washington, George Washington and the troops of the Continental Army retreated across New Jersey from the British Army, traveling through Teaneck and crossing the Hackensack River at New Bridge Landing, which has since been turned into a state park and historic site commemorating the events of 1776 and of early colonial life. In 1965, Teaneck voluntarily integrated its public schools, after the Board of Education approved a plan to adopt a bussing program by a 7–2 vote on May 13, 1964. Teaneck has a diverse population, with large Jewish and African American communities, and growing numbers of Hispanic and Asian residents.

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Teaneck is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.8976 latitude, -74.0160 longitude.

What is the population of Teaneck?

Teaneck has a population of approximately 40,078 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
40,078
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.8976, -74.0160

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Worth the detour from Teaneck

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Central Park

An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.

13 km · about 25 min drive

museum

American Museum of Natural History

A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bronx Zoo

One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.

13 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Times Square

Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Empire State Building

Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.

17 km · about 20 min drive

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New Milford

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4 km awayPop. 16,801

Ridgefield Park

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5 km awayPop. 13,102

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