Harlingen, New Jersey facts for kids
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Harlingen, New Jersey
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Harlingen as seen from westbound Harlingen Road
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 Harlingen, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Harlingen, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Harlingen, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 533.50/sq mi (205.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609/640 and 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-29940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584000 |
Harlingen is a small community in New Jersey, USA. It is located within Montgomery Township, in Somerset County. Harlingen is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics.
In 2020, about 430 people lived in Harlingen. It's a quiet place with some history. Harlingen is close to other old areas like Dutchtown and Bridgepoint. The main roads, Harlingen Road and U.S. Route 206, meet right in the middle of the community. You can also find the historic Harlingen Dutch Reformed Church here.
Where is Harlingen?
Harlingen is located in New Jersey. It covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (2.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Harlingen?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 297 | — | |
| 2020 | 430 | 44.8% | |
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The number of people living in Harlingen has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 297 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 430 people.
In 2010, there were 93 households in Harlingen. Most of these were families. About 55% of households had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about three people.
The community has people of all ages. In 2010, about 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 39% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age of people in Harlingen was about 42 years old.
The Harlingen Dutch Reformed Church
The Harlingen Dutch Reformed Church is a very old and important building in the area. It is located in the Belle Mead, New Jersey part of Montgomery Township. The church community started way back in 1727. That's almost 300 years ago!
The church is still active today, which means people still go there for services. An important person in the church's history was Reverend Johannes Arondeus. He was a pastor there from 1747 to 1754. He was sent by a church group from Amsterdam.
See also
In Spanish: Harlingen (Nueva Jersey) para niños
