Belknap County Map, New Hampshire

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Belknap County, New Hampshire

Belknap County sits in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. It’s home to Lake Winnipesaukee, the state’s largest lake. Laconia, the county seat, hosts the annual Motorcycle Week, one of the oldest motorcycle rallies in the country.
You’ll find a mix of small towns and rural areas here. Gunstock Mountain Resort offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer. The county’s named after Jeremy Belknap, a clergyman and historian.
Locals love to fish. Wolfeboro, America’s oldest summer resort town, lies partly within its borders. Belknap County is where lakeside views and mountain trails create a true New Hampshire experience.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Belknap County |
County Seat | Laconia |
Population | Approximately 64,500 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Laconia, Meredith, Gilford, Alton, Belmont, Sanbornton, Barnstead, New Hampton, Gilmanton |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 3, New Hampshire Route 11, New Hampshire Route 106, New Hampshire Route 140 |
FIPS Code | 33-001 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 469 square miles (400 sq mi land, 69 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Carroll County (North), Strafford County (East), Merrimack County (Southwest), Grafton County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | New Hampshire |
Coordinates | 43.5279° N, 71.4703° W |
Etymology | Named after Jeremy Belknap, an early New Hampshire historian |
Major Landmarks | Lake Winnipesaukee, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Weirs Beach, Winnipesaukee Playhouse |
Website | Belknap County Website |
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