Where is Laconia, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Laconia Located? - Laconia is a city located in the Belknap County of New Hampshire, United States. Laconia lies between 39.4409277 Degrees North latitudes and 78.9739156 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Laconia, New Hampshire

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Where is Laconia Located?

Laconia is a city located in the Belknap County of New Hampshire, United States. Laconia lies between 39.4409277 Degrees North latitudes and 78.9739156 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Laconia city is 16871 people and the city has a total area of 19.87 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Laconia, New Hampshire Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLaconia
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude43.5279° N
Longitude71.4704° W
Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Land Area25.31 sq mi
Water Area0.79 sq mi
Total Area26.10 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)16,871
Population DensityApproximately 667 per sq mi
ZIP Codes03246, 03247
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-39300
Congressional DistrictNew Hampshire's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Laconia

Category Details
Nearest AirportManchester-Boston Regional Airport
IATA CodeMHT
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 3, New Hampshire Route 106, New Hampshire Route 11A
Public TransitLakes Region Community Services Transportation
Rail ServiceSeasonal heritage rail excursions (nearby)
Regional AccessConvenient gateway to New Hampshire's Lakes Region
  • U.S. Route 3: Connects Laconia with Concord, the White Mountains, and central New Hampshire.
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: Located about 55 miles south, providing domestic passenger flights.
  • Lakes Region Transit: Offers local and regional transportation services throughout Belknap County.
  • State Routes 106 and 11A: Provide connections to nearby towns, lakes, and recreational destinations.

Top Places to Visit in Laconia, New Hampshire

Landmark Name Type
Weirs BeachLakeside Recreation Area
FunspotEntertainment Center
Winnipesaukee Scenic RailroadHeritage Railroad
Ahern State ParkState Park
Opechee ParkCity Park
Belknap MillHistoric Landmark
Endicott Rock Historic SiteHistoric Monument
Paugus BayScenic Waterfront
Lake WinnisquamLake Recreation Area
Bank of New Hampshire PavilionOutdoor Concert Venue

Driving Distances from Laconia, New Hampshire to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
GilfordNew Hampshire410 minutes
MeredithNew Hampshire815 minutes
TiltonNew Hampshire1420 minutes
ConcordNew Hampshire3140 minutes
WolfeboroNew Hampshire2540 minutes
PlymouthNew Hampshire2940 minutes
ManchesterNew Hampshire4555 minutes
LebanonNew Hampshire661 hour 20 minutes
PortsmouthNew Hampshire631 hour 20 minutes
BostonMassachusetts981 hour 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities near Laconia, New Hampshire

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lakes Region Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, nursing, fire science, and workforce training
Plymouth State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, environmental science, and liberal arts
University of New HampshirePublicResearch UniversityEngineering, business, marine science, and agriculture
New England CollegePrivateCollegeBusiness, education, criminal justice, and online programs
Southern New Hampshire UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, technology, healthcare, and online education

Waterbodies in Laconia, New Hampshire

Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Paugus Bay, Opechee Bay, Opechee Lake, Winnipesaukee River, Lake Opechee, Lily Pond

Stadiums in Laconia

Bank of New Hampshire Stadium, Laconia High School Athletic Complex, Opechee Park Athletic Fields, Robbie Mills Sports Complex, Merrill Fay Arena

Laconia, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Laconia was established in the nineteenth century as a textile manufacturing and mill town along the Winnipesaukee River.
  • The city became an important industrial center with mills powered by the river and access to regional rail transportation.
  • Laconia was officially incorporated as a city in 1893 and continued to grow as both an industrial and tourism destination.
  • The city gained national recognition as the home of Laconia Motorcycle Week, one of the oldest motorcycle rallies in the United States, first held in 1923.
  • Today, Laconia serves as the commercial and recreational hub of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, attracting visitors year-round for boating, outdoor recreation, and cultural events.

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