Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ

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Mahwah is the northernmost and largest municipality by geographic area (26.19 square miles) in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The name "Mahwah" is derived from the Lenape language word "mawewi" which means "Meeting Place" or "Place Where Paths Meet". Mahwah is near the Ramapo Mountains and the Ramapo River.

Several state and county parks are located in Mahwah, including Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Darlington County Park and Ramapo Valley County Reservation, all operated by Bergen County. The Ramapo River runs through the western section of Mahwah.

The Mahwah Township Public Schools provides public education for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

 

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