Where is Hanover, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Hanover Located? - Hanover is a city located in the Grafton County of New Hampshire, United States. Hanover lies between 38.9481366 Degrees North latitudes and 81.7609646 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hanover, New Hampshire

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Where is Hanover Located?

Hanover is a city located in the Grafton County of New Hampshire, United States. Hanover lies between 38.9481366 Degrees North latitudes and 81.7609646 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hanover city is 9078 people and the city has a total area of 4.52 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hanover, New Hampshire Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHanover
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude43.7022°N
Longitude72.2896°W
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Land Area49.20 sq mi
Water Area0.85 sq mi
Total Area50.05 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)11,870 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 241 per sq mi
ZIP Codes03755
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-34660
Congressional DistrictNew Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hanover, New Hampshire

  • Lebanon, New Hampshire — 5 mi Southwest
  • Norwich, Vermont — 2 mi West
  • White River Junction, Vermont — 6 mi Southwest
  • Hartford, Vermont — 7 mi Southwest
  • Enfield, New Hampshire — 12 mi Southeast
  • Canaan, New Hampshire — 18 mi Southeast
  • Claremont, New Hampshire — 29 mi South
  • New London, New Hampshire — 31 mi Southeast
  • Woodstock, Vermont — 22 mi Southwest
  • Windsor, Vermont — 26 mi South

Driving Distances from Hanover, New Hampshire

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LebanonNew Hampshire510 minutes
NorwichVermont25 minutes
White River JunctionVermont610 minutes
HartfordVermont715 minutes
EnfieldNew Hampshire1220 minutes
WoodstockVermont2230 minutes
ClaremontNew Hampshire2940 minutes
New LondonNew Hampshire3140 minutes
ConcordNew Hampshire691 hour 15 minutes
ManchesterNew Hampshire861 hour 35 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hanover, New Hampshire

TransportationDetails
Airport NameLebanon Municipal Airport
IATA CodeLEB
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 89 (nearby), Interstate 91 (nearby), US Route 4, New Hampshire Route 10
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is White River Junction, Vermont
Local Bus/Transit ServiceAdvance Transit
  • Interstate 89 connects Hanover with Concord, Burlington, and central New England.
  • Interstate 91 provides north-south access through Vermont and western Massachusetts.
  • US Route 4 links Hanover with Lebanon, central New Hampshire, and Rutland, Vermont.
  • New Hampshire Route 10 provides regional connections along the Connecticut River Valley.
  • Advance Transit operates fare-free bus service throughout Hanover, Lebanon, and neighboring Upper Valley communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Hanover, New Hampshire

Landmark NameType
Dartmouth CollegeUniversity Campus
Hood Museum of ArtMuseum
Baker-Berry LibraryHistoric Library
Montshire Museum of ScienceScience Museum
Mink Brook Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Occom PondRecreation Area
Nugget TheatersHistoric Theater
Appalachian TrailHiking Trail
Dartmouth GreenHistoric Landmark
Connecticut River WaterfrontScenic Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Hanover, New Hampshire

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Dartmouth CollegePrivateUniversityIvy League research university
Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthPrivateUniversityMedical education and biomedical research
Thayer School of Engineering at DartmouthPrivateUniversityEngineering and innovation
Lebanon College (Upper Valley Campus)PrivateCareer CollegeHealthcare and career-focused education
Dresden School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Hanover

Waterbodies in Hanover, New Hampshire

Connecticut River, Mink Brook, Occom Pond, Mascoma River, Mascoma Lake, Goose Pond, Blood Brook, Girl Brook, Velvet Rocks Brook, Reservoir Pond

Golf Courses in Hanover, New Hampshire

Hanover Country Club, Eastman Golf Links, Lake Morey Resort Golf Club, Carter Country Club, Montcalm Golf Club, Crown Point Country Club, Woodstock Country Club, Newport Golf Club

Hanover, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Hanover was chartered in 1761 and became one of the earliest settlements in the Upper Connecticut River Valley.
  • Dartmouth College was founded in Hanover in 1769, making the town an internationally recognized center for higher education and research.
  • The town developed around education, commerce, and the Connecticut River, serving as a cultural and economic hub for the Upper Valley region.
  • Hanover has long supported innovation in medicine, engineering, and public policy through Dartmouth College and the nearby Dartmouth Health system.
  • Today, Hanover is known for its academic excellence, vibrant downtown, outdoor recreation, and scenic New England character along the Connecticut River.

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