Rochester, New Hampshire

city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Rochester is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 32,492.[2] The city includes the villages of East Rochester and Gonic. Rochester is home to Skyhaven Airport.

Rochester, New Hampshire
View of downtown Rochester from Central Square
View of downtown Rochester from Central Square
Nickname: 
The Lilac City
Location within Strafford County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°18′7″N 70°58′23″W / 43.30194°N 70.97306°W / 43.30194; -70.97306
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Settled1728; 296 years ago (1728)
Incorporated1722; 302 years ago (1722)
VillagesEast Rochester
Gonic
North Rochester
Area
 • Total45.44 sq mi (117.68 km2)
 • Land45.02 sq mi (116.60 km2)
 • Water0.41 sq mi (1.08 km2)
Elevation
225 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total32,492
 • Density721.71/sq mi (278.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
03839, 03866–03868
Area code603
FIPS code33-65140
GNIS feature ID0869554
Websitewww.rochesternh.net

References

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  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Rochester city, New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2024.

Other websites

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  Media related to Rochester, New Hampshire at Wikimedia Commons