Jersey City is a
city in
Hudson County,
New Jersey,
United States. As of the United States 2006 Census Estimate, the population of Jersey City was 241,791, making it New Jersey's
second-largest city, behind
Newark. It is the
seat of Hudson County. Jersey City lies on the west bank of the
Hudson River across from Lower Manhattan in
New York City, and is part of the
New York metropolitan area. A commercial and industrial center, it is a port of entry and a manufacturing center. With 11 miles (17.7 km) of waterfront and significant rail connections, Jersey City is an important transportation terminus and distribution center. It has railroad shops, oil refineries, warehouses, and plants that manufacture a diverse assortment of products, including
chemicals,
petroleum,
electronics,
textiles, and
cosmetics. Jersey City has benefited from its location near the island of
Manhattan, as many of its companies are extensions of businesses headquartered there. Recent developments have included increased housing and shopping areas; some parts of the city, however, remain run-down after years of commercial inactivity.
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