West Orange, New Jersey

West Orange is a suburban township in central Essex County, New Jersey, United States. 
History.
Former Governor of New Jersey Brendan Byrne was born here in 1924. West Orange was initially a part of Newark township, and remained so until November 27, 1806. It was detached from Orange, New Jersey.
The township is named either after William III of England or William IV, Prince of Orange 
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 12.171 square miles (31.522 km2), including 12.046 square miles (31.198 km2) of land and 0.125 square miles (0.324 km2) of water (1.03%). It is located about west of downtown Newark and west of New York City.
Population.
As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 46,207, an increase from the 39,103 counted in the 1990 Census.