Passaic, New Jersey, a city in Passaic County, in the northeastern part of the state. It is on the Passaic River, about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of New York City. With abundant water power from the river, the city became an early industrial center. Passaic is still an industrial city and manufactures a variety of products. It has the council-manager form of government.
Passaic was settled by the Dutch in 1679 and was known as Aquackanonk or Paterson Landing. The name was changed to Passaic in 1854, and the city was incorporated in 1873.
Population: 67,861.
