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It's no surprise why New Jersey is named the Garden State. New Jersey has become an "agricultural mecca" on the eastern seaboard in the farming of apples, strawberries, cranberries and blueberries every year. It is also home to many farmers producing lettuce, spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and hay. Don't describe New Jersey as a sleepy, silent agricultural state. Several historically rich cities have become centers for business, art and culture. Based on the 2010 population data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Clifton, Camden, Passaic, Union City and East Orange make up the 10 biggest cities in New Jersey.

Newark

The biggest city in New Jersey is the concrete metropolis of Newark. With an estimated 277,140 residents according to the 2010 U.S. Census, it has an arts and culture hub that houses major performing arts and sports venues, as well as restaurants, galleries, and museums. One of its most sought after venues is the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, a glittering performance stage that hosts headline performers such as Dione Warwick, Liza Minnelli, ZZ Top and Lang Lang.

Jersey City

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Jersey City has a population of 247,597 making it the second biggest city in the state. It has a diverse blend of international influences, with the city being home to foreign immigrants since 1982. In Jersey City, you can definitely enjoy a wide array of foreign restaurants, particularly those serving Korean, Indian, Filipino and Cuban food.

Paterson

New Jersey's third biggest city is the historic city of Paterson, with an estimated population of 146,199 from the 2010 U.S. Census. Paterson is home to the famous Great Falls of the Passaic River and the Great Falls Historic District Cultural Center.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth, the state's fourth biggest city, is home to an estimated 124,969 residents. The city is a haven for shoppers because it has no sales tax on clothes and shoes and only imposes half the tax on personal goods and home electronics.

Trenton

Trenton is the capital city and fifth biggest city of New Jersey. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, it had an estimated population of 84,913. It is considered a paradise for history lovers and cultural explorers. Trenton is home to the New Jersey State Museum, which showcases fine art, war memorials and other historical structures preserving the colonial heritage of New Jersey.

Clifton

Clifton, with an estimated population of 84,136 from the 2010 U.S. Census, is New Jersey's sixth biggest city. The city is home to several structures that belong to the National Register of Historic Sites, including the Clifton Arts Center, which houses a rich collection of works of art in all its forms, and the adjacent Clifton Sculpture Garden.

Camden

Camden, the seventh biggest city in New Jersey, has a growing population of 77,344. It is home to the very popular Adventure Aquarium theme park, where visitors can swim with bottom-dwelling sharks, stingrays, sea cucumbers and other sea creatures.

Passaic

With 67,781 residents, Passaic is the eighth biggest city in the state. Passaic upholds the title of the fastest growing city in New Jersey according to the city's website and is known to the world as the "Birthplace of Television." In 1946 Passaic began broadcasting the world's first commercial television from the Dumont Television Network.

Union City

Union City, with an estimated population of 66,455, is New Jersey's ninth biggest city. It is famous for several of its centuries-old churches and religious structures, the most eminent of which is the Hudson Presbyterian Church.

East Orange

East Orange is home to the well-manicured East Orange Golf Course, considered to be one of the best-kept secrets of the Northeast. It has a population of 64,270 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.

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