Chester, New Hampshire
Chester, New Hampshire | |
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Location in Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire. | |
| Coordinates: 42°57′24″N 71°15′26″W / 42.95667°N 71.25722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Incorporated | 1722 |
| Government | |
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| • Town Administrator | Debra H. Doda |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.1 sq mi (67.7 km2) |
| • Land | 26.0 sq mi (67.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.43% |
| Elevation | 467 ft (142 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,232 |
| • Density | 201/sq mi (77.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 03036 |
| Area code | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-12100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873564 |
| Website | www |
Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,232 at the 2020 census, up from 4,768 at the 2010 census. It was home to the now defunct Chester College (formerly White Pines College).