Where is Newport, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Newport Located? - Newport is a city located in the Sullivan County of New Hampshire, United States. Newport lies between 47.2528768 Degrees North latitudes and 122.4442906 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Newport, New Hampshire

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

Where is Newport Located?

Newport is a city located in the Sullivan County of New Hampshire, United States. Newport lies between 47.2528768 Degrees North latitudes and 122.4442906 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Newport city is 4735 people and the city has a total area of 13.26 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Newport, New Hampshire Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNewport
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheast (New England)
Latitude43.3653° N
Longitude72.1734° W
Elevation800 ft (244 m)
Land Area43.2 sq mi
Water Area0.8 sq mi
Total Area44.0 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)6,299
Population DensityApproximately 146 per sq mi
ZIP Code03773
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-53060
Congressional DistrictNew Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Newport

CategoryInformation
Airport NameLebanon Municipal Airport
IATA CodeLEB
Nearest General Aviation AirportClaremont Municipal Airport
Major HighwaysNew Hampshire Route 10, New Hampshire Route 11, New Hampshire Route 103
Rail ServiceFreight rail service available nearby
Public TransitCommunity transportation services
Regional ConnectionsConnects western New Hampshire communities
  • New Hampshire Route 10 provides north–south connections through the Connecticut River Valley region.
  • New Hampshire Route 11 connects Newport with Lake Sunapee and surrounding communities.
  • New Hampshire Route 103 provides access toward Sunapee and western New Hampshire destinations.
  • Lebanon Municipal Airport provides regional commercial air connections.

Top Places to Visit in Newport, New Hampshire

Landmark NameType
Newport Historic DistrictHistoric District
Newport Opera HousePerforming Arts Venue
Newport Town CommonCommunity Green
Mount Sunapee State ParkState Park
Lake SunapeeLake Recreation Area
Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge GreenwayHiking Trail
Newport Historical SocietyHistory Museum
Corbin Covered BridgeHistoric Bridge
North Newport Meeting HouseHistoric Building
Connecticut River Scenic AreasNature Attraction

Driving Distances from Newport, New Hampshire to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ClaremontNew Hampshire1525 minutes
LebanonNew Hampshire3040 minutes
ConcordNew Hampshire4555 minutes
KeeneNew Hampshire451 hour
ManchesterNew Hampshire751 hour 20 minutes
PortsmouthNew Hampshire1102 hours
BurlingtonVermont1002 hours
BostonMassachusetts1102 hours
AlbanyNew York1302 hours 30 minutes
MontpelierVermont851 hour 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Newport, New Hampshire

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivateCollegeHealth sciences, nursing, business, education, and liberal arts
Community College System of New Hampshire – River Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, healthcare, and workforce programs
Dartmouth CollegePrivateUniversityResearch, liberal arts, engineering, and medicine
Keene State CollegePublicCollegeLiberal arts, education, safety studies, and sciences
Plymouth State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, tourism, and environmental science

Waterbodies Near Newport, New Hampshire

Lake Sunapee, Sugar River, North Branch Sugar River, Connecticut River, and nearby lakes and waterways of Sullivan County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Newport

Newport Recreation Department facilities, Newport Middle and High School athletic fields, Corbin Park recreation areas, and nearby Mount Sunapee outdoor recreation facilities.

Newport, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Newport was first settled in the eighteenth century and was incorporated as a town in 1761.
  • The town was named Newport after settlers from Newport, Rhode Island, who influenced its early development.
  • Newport became the county seat of Sullivan County when the county was established in 1827.
  • The town developed around agriculture, milling, and small industries supported by local waterways.
  • The Newport Historic District preserves examples of nineteenth-century architecture and community development.
  • Today, Newport is recognized for its historic downtown, rural character, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Lake Sunapee.

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