Where is Farmington, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Farmington Located? - Farmington is a city located in the Strafford County of New Hampshire, United States. Farmington lies between 47.9789848 Degrees North latitudes and 122.2020794 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Farmington, New Hampshire

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Where is Farmington?: The Google Map showing the location of Farmington in the U.S. state of New Hampshire.

Where is Farmington Located?

Farmington is a city located in the Strafford County of New Hampshire, United States. Farmington lies between 47.9789848 Degrees North latitudes and 122.2020794 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Farmington city is 3824 people and the city has a total area of 6.22 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Farmington, Maine Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFarmington
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude43.3868° N
Longitude71.0664° W
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Land Area37.79 sq mi
Water Area0.69 sq mi
Total Area38.48 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)7,555 (2020 Census)
Population Density200 per sq mi
ZIP Codes03835
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-25860
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Farmington, New Hampshire

  • Rochester, New Hampshire — 8 mi Southeast
  • Milton, New Hampshire — 6 mi East
  • Somersworth, New Hampshire — 14 mi Southeast
  • Dover, New Hampshire — 16 mi Southeast
  • Alton, New Hampshire — 16 mi Northwest
  • Wolfeboro, New Hampshire — 18 mi North
  • Barrington, New Hampshire — 9 mi South
  • Durham, New Hampshire — 23 mi South
  • Laconia, New Hampshire — 28 mi Northwest
  • Portsmouth, New Hampshire — 28 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Farmington, New Hampshire

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RochesterNew Hampshire812 min
MiltonNew Hampshire610 min
BarringtonNew Hampshire915 min
DoverNew Hampshire1622 min
AltonNew Hampshire1625 min
WolfeboroNew Hampshire1828 min
PortsmouthNew Hampshire2835 min
LaconiaNew Hampshire2840 min
ConcordNew Hampshire3950 min
ManchesterNew Hampshire511 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Farmington, New Hampshire

CategoryInformation
Airport NamePortsmouth International Airport at Pease (nearest commercial airport)
IATA CodePSM
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysNew Hampshire Route 11, New Hampshire Route 75, New Hampshire Route 153, U.S. Route 202 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Dover
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCOAST regional transit (nearby Rochester and Dover)
  • New Hampshire Route 11 - Primary east-west highway connecting Farmington with Rochester, Alton and the Lakes Region.
  • New Hampshire Route 153 - Scenic north-south route linking the town with Wakefield, Sanbornville and Effingham.
  • New Hampshire Route 75 - Local connector serving Farmington's downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • U.S. Route 202 - Nearby regional highway providing access to Rochester, Concord and southern Maine.

What are top Places to Visit in Farmington, New Hampshire

Landmark NameType
Blue Job MountainHiking Area
Blue Job State ForestState Forest
Baxter LakeLake
Farmington Country ClubGolf Course
Downtown Farmington Historic DistrictHistoric District
Rochester Opera HouseHistoric Theater
McDaniel Marsh Wildlife Management AreaWildlife Area
Bow LakeRecreation Area
Milton Three PondsNatural Attraction
New Hampshire Farm MuseumMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Farmington, New Hampshire

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of New HampshirePublicUniversityFlagship research university
Great Bay Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
NHTI – Concord's Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and health sciences education
Farmington School District (SAU 61)PublicK–12 DistrictPublic elementary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Farmington, New Hampshire

Cocheco River, Baxter Lake, Marchs Pond, Bow Lake, Merrymeeting River, Milton Three Ponds, Nippo Lake, Salmon Falls River

Golf Courses in Farmington, New Hampshire

Farmington Country Club, Nippo Lake Golf Club, Rochester Country Club, Cochecho Country Club, Province Lake Golf Course, Kingswood Golf Club

Farmington, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Farmington was incorporated in 1798 after separating from Rochester and developed as an agricultural and mill community.
  • The Cocheco River provided water power that supported textile mills, sawmills, and other local industries during the nineteenth century.
  • The arrival of the railroad helped expand trade and transportation, strengthening Farmington's role within Strafford County.
  • Historic buildings in the town center reflect Farmington's growth during New Hampshire's industrial era and remain an important part of the community's character.
  • Today, Farmington offers small-town living with easy access to the New Hampshire Seacoast, the Lakes Region, and outdoor recreation throughout southeastern New Hampshire.

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