'Rockaway' definitions:

Definition of 'Rockaway'

From: GCIDE

Rockaway \Rock"a*way\, [Probably from Rockaway beach, where it was used.] Formerly, a light, low, four-wheeled carriage, with standing top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat similar, but heavier, carriage, inclosed, except in front, and having a door at each side. [1913 Webster] Rockelay

Name :

Rockaway, NJ -- U.S. borough in New Jersey

Population (2000) :

6473

Housing Units (2000) :

2491

Land area (2000) :

2.088806 sq. miles (5.409983 sq. km)

Water area (2000) :

0.017358 sq. miles (0.044956 sq. km)

Total area (2000) :

2.106164 sq. miles (5.454939 sq. km)

FIPS code :

64050

Located within :

New Jersey (NJ), FIPS 34

Location :

40.900365 N, 74.513557 W

ZIP Codes (1990) :

07866

Note :

some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.