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 2010 census, the city population was 29,752.[1] 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
Settled1749
Incorporated1778
Government
 • MayorT. J. Jean
 • City CouncilA. Raymond Varney, Jr.
Jake Collins
Robert Gates
James P. Gray
Donald Hamann
Sandra B. Keans
Peter A. Lachapelle
John Larochelle
Elaine M. Lauterborn
Ralph Torr
David Walker
 • City ManagerDaniel Fitzpatrick
Area
 • Total45.8 sq mi (118.5 km2)
 • Land45.4 sq mi (117.6 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation
225 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total29,752
 • Density650/sq mi (251.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
03839, 03866, 03867, 03868
Area code603
FIPS code33-65140
GNIS feature ID0869554
Websitewww.rochesternh.net

References change

  1. United States Census Bureau, American FactFinder, 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.

Other websites change

  Media related to Rochester, New Hampshire at Wikimedia Commons