Haddon Township, New Jersey

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Haddon Township, New Jersey?Camden County, New Jersey
2. How big is Haddon Township, New Jersey?Approximately 6.5 square miles
3. What is the population (2020)?15,407
4. What is the incorporation date?February 23, 1865
5. When was Haddon Township founded?Haddon Township was officially created on February 23, 1865, after separating from Newton Township.
6. Why does Haddon Township allow alcohol sales while nearby towns don't?Haddon Township has a different law that permits bars and restaurants to sell alcohol, while some nearby towns have dry ordinances that forbid it.

Municipality: A city, town, or village that has its own local government.
Suburban: An area outside of a city that is mostly homes and smaller businesses.
Municipal Fission: The process by which a larger municipality divides to form smaller, independent ones.
Dry Municipality: A town or city where the sale of alcoholic beverages is legally prohibited.