New Jersey Counties - Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods, Maps & Data
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There are 21 counties in New Jersey. All of the counties are functioning governmental entities, each governed by a board of chosen freeholders.
New Jersey has 571 county subdivisions which are known as minor civil divisions (MCDs). There are 242 townships with functioning, but not necessarily active, governments. The 324 incorporated places in New Jersey are independent of any MCD and serve as county subdivisions. There are also five undefined MCDs representing water area. All areas of the state have a township government except areas within an incorporated place. Each town is governed by a mayor and township committee.
New Jersey Counties - Populated Places in 21 Counties