The Oranges are a group of four municipalities in Essex County, New Jersey, all of which have the word Orange in their name. All of these communities were named for the ruler of England, William III of England, also known as William of Orange. The four municipalities are the City of Orange Township, East Orange City, South Orange Village Township and West Orange Township. Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of New Jersey. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... William III of England (14 November 1650 – 8 March 1702; also known as William II of Scotland and William III of Orange) was a Dutch aristocrat and a Protestant Prince of Orange from his birth, Stadtholder of the United Netherlands from 28 June 1672, King of England and King of... The Principality of Orange The title originally referred to the sovereign principality of Orange in southern France, which was a property of the House of Orange (from 1702 Orange-Nassau). ... Map of City of Orange in Essex County The City of Orange Township is a City located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... Map of East Orange in Essex County East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, USA. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 69,824. ... Map of South Orange Village in Essex County South Orange is a Village located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... Map of West Orange Township in Essex County West Orange is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. ...

Orange was initially a part of the city of Newark, and remained such until November 27, 1806, when the territory now encompassing all of the Oranges was detached. On April 13, 1807, the first government was elected, but not until March 13, 1860, was Orange officially incorporated as a city. Almost immediately, the new city began fragmenting into smaller communities, primarily because of local disputes about the costs of establishing paid police, fire, and street departments. South Orange was organized on January 26, 1861, Fairmount (later to become part of West Orange) on March 11, 1862, East Orange on March 4, 1863, and West Orange (including Fairmount) on March 14, 1863. Nickname: The Brick City Map of Newark in Essex County Coordinates: ) °′40. ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Map of City of Orange in Essex County The City of Orange Township is a City located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... Map of South Orange Village in Essex County South Orange is a Village located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Map of East Orange in Essex County East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, USA. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 69,824. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... Map of West Orange Township in Essex County West Orange is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ...

Today, the different municipalities of the Oranges are quite different from one another. Orange and East Orange remain relatively urban and working-class, while South Orange and West Orange are affluent suburban enclaves. In addition, the residents of Orange (75.1%) and East Orange (89.5%) are predominantly African American, while those of South Orange and West Orange are predominantly White (with sizeable African American minorities, 31.3% and 17.5% respectively). An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

While each community has its own independent government, and the four municipalities have no shared governance (other than Essex County), the term is often used to refer to the area, including on highway exit signs. Signage for Exit 47A on Interstate 80 and on Interstate 280 refer to "The Oranges" as a destination. Interstate 80 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States, running from the San Francisco Bay Area east to the New York City area. ... Interstate 280 is the name of four distinct spur routes of Interstate 80 in the United States. ...

See also

• The Amboys
• The Caldwells
• The Ridgefields
• The Wildwoods

The orange was invented in 1492, by a Sir William IV. It was a dark and stormy chicago night, and his ship crash landed in the rocky mountains. In a desperate effort to survive, William tried to find a better way to refine steel. William later changed his name to Henry Bessemer and thus, the Bessemer Process was born. The Amboys are a pair of municipalities in Middlesex County, New Jersey, both of which have the word Amboy in their name. ... The Caldwells are a group of three municipalities in Essex County, New Jersey, all of which have the word Caldwell in their name. ... The Ridgefields refers to the following towns in New Jersey: Ridgefield, New Jersey Ridgefield Park, New Jersey ... The Wildwoods are a group of five municipalities in Cape May County, New Jersey, all of which are situated on a barrier island facing the Atlantic Ocean. ...