Totowa New Jersey Map

About Totowa, New Jersey

Totowa is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,959. The population density is 1053.9 people per km². Totowa is located at 40.9051°N, 74.2099°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7512.

Totowa rises from the undulating terrain of Passaic County, its landscape a complex weave of wooded hillsides and the more settled valleys where life unfolds. It lies 2.1 miles west-south-west of Paterson, NJ (from Paterson, NJ: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Essex. The Ramapo River, a silken thread of water, meanders through the periphery, its banks often softened by the lush growth of trees that give way to the more ordered geometry of residential streets and commercial arteries. Sunlight here can be a painterly thing, especially in the late afternoon, when it slants through the leaves, casting long, dancing shadows that give a fleeting, almost dreamlike quality to the everyday. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning green, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s persistent vitality. The story of Totowa is one of enduring connection to the earth and the ingenuity of its people. Historically, this land was shaped by agriculture, the rich soil yielding its bounty to generations of farmers who worked the slopes and cleared the valleys. As industry bloomed in neighboring cities, Totowa found its own economic pulse, evolving from its agrarian roots into a place of commerce and skilled trades, with a particular affinity for the construction and service sectors that now characterize its bustling streetscapes. While grand monuments are few, the very character of Totowa is etched in the enduring spirit of its residents, a pragmatic resilience that has seen it adapt and thrive, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of this particular corner of New Jersey.

About This Totowa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Totowa, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.905099, -74.209868. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Totowa and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Totowa includes the ZIP code (07512), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Passaic Valley Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Totowa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.