Pohatcong Township is a township in Warren County, New Jersey, occupying a large, irregularly shaped area along the Delaware River southeast of Phillipsburg. Its population was 3,241 in the 2020 census, and it surrounds the small borough of Alpha on three sides. The township's name comes from Pohatcong Creek, of Lenape origin, which runs through the area and has shaped its landscape and history. The township's geography defines its character. The northern end, nearest Phillipsburg and the U.S. Route 22 corridor, is the more suburban and developed portion, home to most of its residents. To the south and west, the land rolls into hilly farmland and forest, with the Delaware River forming the western boundary and the historic Riegelsville Bridge crossing into Pennsylvania. This mix of suburban convenience and rural open space is central to Pohatcong's identity. Pohatcong's location gives residents unusually good access for a semi-rural township. Interstate 78 curves through the municipality, connecting commuters east toward Newark and the New York area and west into Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Across the river, the city of Easton provides an additional employment and cultural anchor, while Phillipsburg and the broader Warren County offer local services. New Jersey Transit bus routes link the township to Easton, and the Norfolk Southern Lehigh Line carries freight through the area, a reminder of the region's rail heritage. The township suits households seeking a quieter, lower-density alternative to the region's denser communities, with room for larger lots and country living, while keeping commuting and daily conveniences close at hand. Its combination of Delaware River frontage, farmland, and highway access makes Pohatcong a distinctive corner of northwestern New Jersey.