Matawan
| Matawan | |
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 Location in New Jersey
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| Basic data | |
| Foundation : | June 28, 1895 |
| State : | United States |
| State : | New Jersey |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Coordinates : | 40 ° 25 ′ N , 74 ° 14 ′ W |
| Time zone : | Eastern ( UTC − 5 / −4 ) |
| Residents : | 8,810 (as of 2010) |
| Population density : | 1,493.2 inhabitants per km 2 |
| Area : | 6.2 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) of which 5.9 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) is land |
| Height : | 3 m |
| Postal code : | 07747 |
| Area code : | +1 732 |
| FIPS : | 34-44520 |
| GNIS ID : | 0885293 |
| Website : | www.matawanborough.com |
| Mayor : | Paul Buccellato |
Matawan is a small community in Monmouth County , New Jersey . According to the data of a census from 2010, the place had 8,810 inhabitants. The place was founded on June 28, 1895.
history
In July 1916, three of the shark attacks on the New Jersey coast (1916) that caused a stir throughout the nation occurred in the vicinity of Matawan . Two of the three victims, all of whom were swimming in Matawan Creek , were killed. To date, these shark attacks are among those that have occurred most inland. There is scientific consensus that only bull sharks or a great white shark are eligible for these attacks.
Historical objects
- At 94 Main Street is the historic Major John Burrowes Mansion .
Others
Efforts are currently being made to revitalize the local economy by trying to emphasize life in traditional, densely populated places. Matawan is located near the coast on Matawan Creek .