Colonia
A community guide to Colonia in New Jersey, the United States.
- Population
- 18,609 residents
- Region
- New Jersey
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.5746, -74.3021
Visiting
Colonia welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of New Jersey, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Colonia are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across New Jersey. For travellers passing through the United States, Colonia provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Getting there
Reaching Colonia typically involves the regional road network of New Jersey or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Colonia to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New Jersey. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Colonia.
Geography and location
Colonia sits at approximate coordinates 40.5746 latitude and -74.3021 longitude within New Jersey. The terrain and natural features around Colonia reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Jersey road network providing the principal routes in and out.