Elwood, New Jersey

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Population in 2010: 1,437.
Males: 604  (42.0%)
Females: 833  (58.0%)
Median resident age:

59.4 years
New Jersey median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 08037, 08217.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,248
Elwood:

$77,248
NJ:

$96,346

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,034

Elwood CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $289,200
Elwood:

$289,200
NJ:

$428,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $269,864; detached houses: $267,619
March 2022 cost of living index in Elwood: 93.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.4%

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  • Races in Elwood, NJ (2022)
    • 41044.4%White alone
    • 26628.8%Hispanic
    • 24526.5%Black alone

Races in Elwood detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (23.7%), Polish (11.0%), American (2.2%), Bahamian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 92 feet

37 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America).

This place:

4.0%
New Jersey:

23.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,833 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,625 (3.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vineland, NJ (17.2 miles , pop. 56,271).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (37.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Elwood-Magnolia, NJ (0.3 miles ),
Egg Harbor City, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Hammonton, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Folsom borough, NJ (2.7 miles ),
Mays Landing, NJ (2.9 miles ),
Collings Lakes, NJ (3.0 miles ),
Pomona, NJ (3.4 miles ),
Port Republic, NJ (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.58 N, Longitude: 74.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 609

Distribution of median household income in Elwood, NJ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elwood, NJ in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.1%
New Jersey:

4.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.9. This is about average.

City:

66.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.0318. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0318
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.99. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.99
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.00369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00369
U.S.:

1.51465
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.87. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.87
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Elwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New Jersey state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.2 miles away from the Elwood place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1993, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Jersey state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 208.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from Elwood center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.9 miles away from Elwood center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 303.3 miles away from Elwood center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 186.7 miles away from Elwood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Atlantic County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Hurricanes: 7, Snowstorms: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Heavy Rains: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Winds: 2, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Elwood:

  • HAMMONTON CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAMMONTON, NJ)
  • LIBERTY HAMMONTON (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; HAMMONTON, NJ)
  • WESTSIDE CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ)
  • ROYAL SUITES HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ)
  • ATLANTICARE SURGERY CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ)
  • HEALTH CENTER AT GALLOWAY, THE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ)
  • RENAISSANCE PAVILION (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; POMONA, NJ)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elwood:

  • Atlantic Cape Community College (about 9 miles; Mays Landing, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 5,392)
  • The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (about 12 miles; Galloway, NJ; FT enrollment: 8,360)
  • Cumberland County College (about 21 miles; Vineland, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Camden County College (about 23 miles; Blackwood, NJ; FT enrollment: 9,901)
  • Rowan University (about 24 miles; Glassboro, NJ; FT enrollment: 10,632)
  • Gloucester County College (about 26 miles; Sewell, NJ; FT enrollment: 5,490)
  • Burlington County College (about 28 miles; Pemberton, NJ; FT enrollment: 7,928)

Public elementary/middle schools in Elwood:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elwood: Mullica Township Rescue (A), Elwood Volunteer Fire Company Station 160 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Court: Mullica Township - Municipal Court (4528 White Horse Pike).

Atlantic County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.1 people
New Jersey:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.0%
Whole state:

69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
61 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Elwood:

Marital status in Elwood, NJ
  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 45.6%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 15.0%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Elwood:

  • High school or higher: 65.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.0
New Jersey average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elwood, NJ (based on Atlantic County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic65,86723
Other16,57027
Evangelical Protestant13,661100
Mainline Protestant13,25057
Black Protestant6,32119
Orthodox1,5205
None157,360-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 68
Atlantic County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 55
Atlantic County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Here:

0.89 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 311
Atlantic County:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Atlantic County:

10.0%
New Jersey:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.5%
New Jersey:

23.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Atlantic County:

19.0%
State:

18.0%

4.72% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($64,371 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.72%
New Jersey average:

7.02%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($83 average AGI)
Atlantic County:

0.02%
New Jersey average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Camden County, NJ  0.46% ($55,309 average AGI)
to Cumberland County, NJ  0.33% ($42,780)
to Gloucester County, NJ  0.27% ($56,542)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elwood:

  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WGYM (1580 AM; 1 kW; HAMMONTON, NJ)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WNJC (1360 AM; 5 kW; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: FORSYTHE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIP (610 AM; 5 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elwood:

  • WOJZ (104.9 FM; EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF EGG HARBOR LICENSEE, L.L.C.)
  • WNJS-FM (88.1 FM; BERLIN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WNJN-FM (89.7 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BCSNTG AUTHORITY)
  • WIXM (97.3 FM; MILLVILLE, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM ATLANTIC CITY II LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WRTQ (91.3 FM; OCEAN CITY, NJ; Owner: TEMPLE U. OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WMGM (103.7 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGK (102.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMMR (93.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WMWX (95.7 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WBHX (99.7 FM; TUCKERTON, NJ; Owner: PRESS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WOGL (98.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGLS-FM (89.7 FM; GLASSBORO, NJ; Owner: ROWAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WPUR (107.3 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM ATLANTIC CITY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WCHR-FM (105.7 FM; MANAHAWKIN, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WBEB (101.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WEAZ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRTI (90.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ET)
  • WPLY (100.3 FM; MEDIA, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTTH (96.1 FM; MARGATE CITY, NJ; Owner: EQUITY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WSNI-FM (104.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPHI-FM (103.9 FM; JENKINTOWN, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Elwood:

  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WNJS (Channel 23; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WPSJ-LP (Channel 8; HAMMONTON, ETC., NJ; Owner: ENGLE BROADCASTING)
  • WMCN-TV (Channel 53; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: LENFEST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWSI (Channel 62; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: HISPANIC BROADCASTERS OF PHILADELPHIA, L.L.C.)
  • KYW-TV (Channel 3; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWJT-LP (Channel 7; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION NETWORK, INC)
  • WPHL-TV (Channel 17; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WPVI-TV (Channel 6; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPSG (Channel 57; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA INC.)
  • WPPX (Channel 61; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PAXSON PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCAU (Channel 10; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WCAU-TV), L.P.)
  • WQAV-LP (Channel 34; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WGTW (Channel 48; BURLINGTON, NJ; Owner: BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYBE (Channel 35; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.)
  • W60CX (Channel 60; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WHYY-TV (Channel 12; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • W07CE (Channel 7; ATLANTIC CITY, ETC., NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.1mTotal length
  • 102,486Total average daily traffic
  • 7,137Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Elwood)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Elwood Road & Atlantic City Expy (Lat: 39.555389 Lon: -74.746000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 152 m, Call Sign: WPCQ228, Licensee ID: L01422065,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.962 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2008, Expiration Date: 08/24/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2014, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 3000 Technology Dr. #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-0000, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:

  • Elwood Rd & Atlantic City Expy (Lat: 39.555389 Lon: -74.746000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 152 m, Call Sign: WPDB201,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.612 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/1998, Expiration Date: 08/20/2008, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2001, Certifier: April Blakey, Registrant: Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP, 2300 N Street N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20037-1128, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Richards Rd & Atlantic City Expy (Lat: 39.555389 Lon: -74.746000), Call Sign: WPDJ428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.437 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/1998, Expiration Date: 06/15/2008, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2004, Certifier: William Buxbaum, Registrant: Network Services, LLC Debtor-In-Possession, 525 South Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, Phone: (310) 615-6523, Fax: (310) 615-6581, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Farley Plaza Mile Post 21 (Lat: 39.549722 Lon: -74.735000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: WQKP906,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/12/2019, Expiration Date: 08/06/2029, Certifier: James R Barsuglia, Registrant: New Jersey State Police, River Road, West Trenton, NJ 08628, Phone: (609) 882-2000

  • 500 Elwood Road (Lat: 39.579444 Lon: -74.713056), Call Sign: WRDL203,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.462 MHz, 452.412 MHz, 452.537 MHz, 452.637 MHz, 456.437 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2019, Expiration Date: 05/23/2029, Certifier: Andrew Weber, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: RINCK GLENN A JR KOLB TWINSTAR G S (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 33084, N33084, N-33084, Serial Number: TS-264, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 03/13/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Richard A J Trader, 23 Locust St, Elwood, NJ 08217
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/28/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 16. The highest number of reported fires - 28 took place in 2011, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Elwood, NJ When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (59.1%), and Outside Fires (23.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elwood, NJ
    • 16359.1%Structure Fires
    • 6523.6%Outside Fires
    • 3312.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 155.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elwood, NJ
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elwood, NJ
  • 67.2%Utility gas
  • 24.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.1%Electricity


Elwood compared to New Jersey state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Elwood on our top lists:

  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Trinidad and Tobago (population 500+)"
  • #1 (08217) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Swedish first ancestries"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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