The capital of New Hampshire is Concord.
The Postal Code for New Hampshire: NH
The typical abbreviation for New Hampshire: N.H.
Time Zone:
The state of New Hampshire is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of New Hampshire refer to themselves: New Hampshirite
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, New Hampshire has a population of 1,314,895 people.
This represents 0.44% of the national total, making it the 41st most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 1,314,895 | +0.62% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 1,306,819 | +0.68% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 1,297,961 | +0.72% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 1,288,705 | +1.16% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 1,273,970 | +1.24% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 1,258,408 | +1.83% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 1,235,786 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of New Hampshire is 9,350 square miles (24,216.39 km²).
This represents 0.25% of the national total.
New Hampshire ranks as the 46th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of New Hampshire is 146.62 people per square mile (56.61 people/km²).
New Hampshire ranks 19th in population density.
Nickname for New Hampshire: "The Granite State"
State Motto: "Live Free or Die"
State Bird: Purple Finch (carpodacus purpureus)
State Tree: Paper Birch (betula papyrifera)
State Flower: Purple Lilac (syringa vulgaris)
State Song: "Old New Hampshire"
Statehood:
New Hampshire became the 9th state on Jun 21, 1788.
Useful State Links
The state website for New Hampshire can be found at:
The portal for New Hampshire tourism:
For information about New Hampshire fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-14)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Manchester | 109,691 | |
| 2 | Nashua | 87,321 | |
| 3 | Concord | 42,336 | |
| 4 | Rochester | 30,004 | |
| 5 | Dover | 28,486 | |
| 7 | Keene | 22,778 | |
| 8 | Portsmouth | 20,674 | |
| 9 | Laconia | 17,060 | |
| 10 | Claremont | 13,388 | |
| 11 | Lebanon | 12,606 | |
| 12 | Somersworth | 11,720 | |
| 14 | Berlin | 10,097 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 1 (New England) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 33 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region I / Region 1 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-NH |
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