Gilford, New Hampshire
Gilford, New Hampshire | |
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Town | |
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Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire | |
| Coordinates: 43°32′51″N 71°24′26″W / 43.54750°N 71.40722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
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| Government | |
| • Board of Selectmen |
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| • Town Administrator | Scott Dunn |
| Area | |
• Total | 53.6 sq mi (138.7 km2) |
| • Land | 38.8 sq mi (100.5 km2) |
| • Water | 14.7 sq mi (38.2 km2) 27.56% |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,699 |
| • Density | 198/sq mi (76.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 03249 |
| Area code | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-28740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873603 |
| Website | www |
Gilford is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,699 at the 2020 census, up from 7,126 at the 2010 census. Situated on Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford is home to Governors Island, Ellacoya State Beach, Belknap Mountain State Forest, Gunstock Mountain Resort, and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, a seasonal outdoor concert venue. The lakeside village of Glendale lies within Gilford's borders.