Malaga, New Jersey facts for kids
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Malaga, New Jersey
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
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 Malaga, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Malaga, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Malaga, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Franklin |
| Named for | Málaga, Spain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,475 |
| • Density | 690.54/sq mi (266.58/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08328
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| GNIS feature ID | 0878042 |
Malaga (pronounced MA-la-ga) is an unincorporated community located within Franklin Township, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08328.
As of the 2000 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08328 was 1,476.
U.S. Route 40, Route 47 and Route 55 all pass through the Malaga area.
The community was named after Málaga, in Spain.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 1,475.
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| 2020 | 1,475 | — | |
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Notable people
See also (related category): People from Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Malaga include:
- H. Jay Dinshah (1933-2000), founder and president of the American Vegan Society and editor of its publication, Ahimsa magazine
- Ed Keegan (1939-2014), MLB pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Athletics.
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