The City of Orange, first settled in 1780, was named after England's ruling house, the House of Orange. The railroad first came to Orange in 1836, transporting freight and passengers from Orange to Newark. Location: Orange is a city of 2.2 square miles. Small in size, but large in scope! The New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Interstate 280 have not only opened the entire state to us, but also made the greater metropolitan area market only minutes away. Transportation: As the hub of Essex County, Orange has an extensive network of train and bus transportation lines available for business, residents, and commuters. Minutes away from Orange are the Newark International Airport and the deep-water ports of Newark and Elizabeth. In Orange, you will find an answer to all your transportation needs. Population: Over 33,000 residents...and growing! Orange's diverse population includes the availability of qualified skilled workers