South Amboy, New Jersey
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
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South Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on Raritan Bay. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,411, an increase of 780 (+9.0%) from the 2010 census count of 8,631, which in turn reflected an increase of 718 (+9.1%) from the 7,913 counted in the 2000 census.
South Amboy and Perth Amboy, across the Raritan River, are collectively referred to as The Amboys. Signage for exit 11 on the New Jersey Turnpike refers to "The Amboys" as a destination.
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Raritan River
Major river in the U.S. state of New Jersey
1.1 mi away
Raritan Bay Drawbridge
Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey
1.0 mi away
Melrose, New Jersey
Populated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
0.9 mi away
Essay Tower
Notable place
0.6 mi awaySouth Amboy powder pier explosion
Munitions explosion in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1950
0.6 mi awayFaith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center
Church in New Jersey, United States
1.1 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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