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New Hampshire on the US map
New Hampshire is located in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the new england subregion. With an area ranking of #46 of 50, it is one of the smallest US states. The map above highlights New Hampshire in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of New Hampshire is Concord. The largest city by population is Manchester. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
New Hampshire shares land borders with 3 other US states: Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine.
New Hampshire also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #46 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: atlantic
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. New Hampshire appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
New Hampshire shares borders with 3 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. New Hampshire appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is New Hampshire located?
New Hampshire is in the Northeast region of the United States. Its capital is Concord and its largest city is Manchester. The state ranks #46 of 50 by total area.
What states border New Hampshire?
New Hampshire borders Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine. That's 3 bordering states in total.
Is New Hampshire on the coast?
Yes, New Hampshire has coastline on the atlantic.
What time zone is New Hampshire in?
New Hampshire observes Eastern Time.
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