Bogota, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bogota, New Jersey
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Bogota Borough Hall
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Location of Bogota in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Bogota, New Jersey
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 Bogota, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Bogota, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Bogota, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | November 14, 1894 | |
| Named for | Bogert / Banta families | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.95 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 5.25% | |
| Area rank | 522nd of 565 in state 69th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,778 | |
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9,606 | |
| • Rank | 272nd of 565 in state 46th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 11,626.5/sq mi (4,489.0/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 28th of 565 in state 8th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07603
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400306490 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885163 | |
Bogota is a small town, called a borough, located in Bergen County, New Jersey, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,778 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010.
Bogota became a borough on November 14, 1894. This happened during a time when many new boroughs were being formed in Bergen County. Bogota was named after the Bogert family, who were some of the first European settlers in the area. The name might also be a mix of Bogert and Banta, another early family, with an "O" added to make it easier to say.
The name Bogota is pronounced "buh-GOH-tuh," which is different from how you say the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá.
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Exploring Bogota: Location and Surroundings
Bogota is found on the east side of the Hackensack River. The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.80 square miles (2.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Bogota shares its borders with a few other towns:
- Hackensack to the west.
- Ridgefield Park to the south.
- Teaneck to the north and east.
A train track, called the CSX River Line, runs through Bogota. This track divides the town into two parts. The eastern part has more businesses and busy roads. The western part is mostly neighborhoods with homes, though it also has some shops.
Who Lives in Bogota?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 337 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,125 | 233.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,906 | 247.2% | |
| 1930 | 7,341 | 87.9% | |
| 1940 | 7,346 | 0.1% | |
| 1950 | 7,662 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 7,965 | 4.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,960 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 8,344 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,824 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 8,249 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,187 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,778 | 7.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,606 | 17.3% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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Bogota's Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 8,187 people living in Bogota. There were 2,773 households, which are groups of people living together, and 2,080 families.
About 23.7% of the people in Bogota were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Bogota was about 38.6 years.
Getting Around Bogota: Roads and Public Transport
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Major Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Bogota had about 17.67 miles of roads. Most of these roads are managed by the borough itself.
Interstate 80 is a major highway that goes through the southern part of Bogota. You can get on it from nearby Ridgefield Park. This highway connects to other important roads like the George Washington Bridge, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway. There are also bridges over the Hackensack River that connect Bogota to Hackensack.
Public Transportation Options
Several NJ Transit bus lines serve Bogota. These buses can take you to places like Hackensack, Jersey City, Paramus, and even Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
There used to be a train station in Bogota, but passenger train service stopped in 1966. However, train tracks for freight (cargo) trains still run along the river. There are plans to bring back passenger train service along this route in the future, with possible stops in Bogota.
Famous People from Bogota
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Bogota:
- Eddie Adams (1933–2004): A famous photographer who won a Pulitzer Prize for his powerful photos.
- Jimmy Gnecco (born 1973): A musician known for his band, Ours.
- Beth Hall (born 1958): An actress, famous for her role as Wendy Harris on the TV show Mom.
- Richie Incognito (born 1983): A professional American football player who played as a guard in the National Football League.
- Steve Lonegan (born 1956): A politician who served as the Mayor of Bogota for 12 years.
- Norman Pittenger (1905–1997): An important religious thinker.
- Stanley Foster Reed (1917–2007): An entrepreneur, which means someone who starts businesses.
- Sid Schacht (1918–1991): A professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues.
- Pat Schuber (born 1947): A politician who was also Mayor of Bogota and served in the New Jersey government.
- Vin Scully (1927-2022): A legendary sportscaster, famous for announcing baseball games for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Harvey Silverglate (born 1942): An attorney, journalist, and writer.
- Pat Sullivan (born 1971): An assistant coach for the New York Knicks basketball team.
- Andy Unanue: A businessman and investor.
- Al Yates (1945–2007): A professional baseball outfielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers.
See also
In Spanish: Bogota (Nueva Jersey) para niños
