Buena, New Jersey facts for kids
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Buena, New Jersey
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Borough
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St. Padre Pio Shrine
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"A Small Town with a Big Heart"
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Location of Buena in Atlantic County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Buena, New Jersey
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 Buena, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Buena, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Buena, 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 | Atlantic | |
| Incorporated | September 1, 1948 | |
| Named for | Buena Vista Township/Battle of Buena Vista | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.57 sq mi (19.62 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.57 sq mi (19.61 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.01% | |
| Area rank | 235th of 565 in state 15th of 23 in county |
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| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,501 | |
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4,489 | |
| • Rank | 395th of 565 in state 16th of 23 in county |
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| • Density | 594.4/sq mi (229.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 432nd of 565 in state 12th of 23 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
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| Area code(s) | 609, 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400108680 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885173 | |
Buena is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It's part of the wider Philadelphia area.
In 2020, about 4,501 people lived in Buena. This was a small decrease from the 4,603 people counted in 2010.
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History of Buena
Buena became an official borough on September 1, 1948. It was formed from parts of Buena Vista Township. The name "Buena" comes from this township, which was named after the 1847 Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican–American War.
A land developer named Charles K. Landis helped create some communities in the area. He also helped establish Landisville, which is now part of Buena Borough.
In 1999, Buena Borough celebrated its 50th birthday with the first "Buena Day" event. In 2002, the St. Padre Pio Shrine was built in the Landisville area of Buena. Many people visit this shrine to pray.
Geography of Buena
Buena covers about 7.57 square miles (19.62 square kilometers) of land. There's very little water area.
Inside Buena, you'll find smaller communities like Landisville and Minotola. These places have had their own post offices for a long time.
Buena shares its borders with other towns. These include Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County, Vineland in Cumberland County, and Franklin Township in Gloucester County.
A large part of Buena is within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a special protected natural area. It's known for its unique plants and animals. The Pinelands is a United States Biosphere Reserve, meaning it's important for nature and science.
Did you know that "Unexpected Road" in Buena was once named one of the "wackiest street names" in a 2006 poll?
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,640 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,243 | 22.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,283 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,642 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,441 | 21.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,873 | −12.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,603 | 18.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,501 | −2.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,489 | −2.5% | |
| Population sources: 1950–2000 1950–1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 4,603 people living in Buena. About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was around 37.4 years.
Schools in Buena
Students in Buena Borough attend public schools through the Buena Regional School District. This district also serves students from Buena Vista Township.
The schools in the district include:
- Collings Lakes Elementary School (Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- John C. Milanesi Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (3rd to 5th grade)
- Buena Regional Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Buena Regional High School (9th to 12th grade)
Students from Buena can also choose to attend special schools. These include the Atlantic County Institute of Technology or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts.
There is also a Christian school called Edgarton Christian Academy. It teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Getting Around Buena
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Buena has many roads that help people get around. Some of the main roads are U.S. Route 40 and Route 54.
The closest major highway is Route 55, which is in nearby Vineland. You can also reach the Atlantic City Expressway using Route 54.
Famous People from Buena
People who have lived in Buena include:
- Clifford Morgan (1915–1976), a psychologist who studied how our bodies and minds work.
Fun Places to Visit
- Bellview Winery
- St. Padre Pio Shrine
See also
In Spanish: Buena (Nueva Jersey) para niños
