About Bogota, NJ
Bogota is a suburb of New York City with a population of 8,375. Bogota is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Bogota offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bogota there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many families and young professionals live in Bogota and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Bogota are above average.
History of Bogota, NJ
Bogota, prior to 1898, had a population of less than 400, one banking institution (The Bogota Building & Loan Association), The Bogota Water & Light Co. *Which furnished no light*, The Riverside Planning Mill, and The Bogota Paper Company. In April 1898, The Bergen traction company was granted a Franchise to run a trolley terminating at River Road. This trolley connected with Leonia, Englewood, Fort Lee, & the 125th Street ferry. Throngs, both young & old, from New York took advantage of open trolley rides on hot summer evenings.
