Laconia New Hampshire Map

About Laconia, New Hampshire

Laconia is a locality in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 17,085. The population density is 330.5 people per km². Laconia is located at 43.5279°N, 71.4704°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Laconia rises from the heart of New Hampshire, a place where the land breathes in broad, sweeping gestures. It lies 22.3 miles north of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-east of Tilton Northfield. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, cradling the sprawling waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam, their surfaces often reflecting the bruised, bruised purples and oranges of a New England sunset. Pine and oak trees, ancient sentinels, stand guard over the rolling hills, their branches etched against a sky that can shift from the crisp, bright blue of midday to a soft, hazy grey as the clouds gather. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that hints at the approaching winter or the lingering chill of spring, and the very ground underfoot, often a mix of loam and granite, feels solid, grounded. The roots of Laconia run deep, intertwined with the industrial spirit that once pulsed through its mills and factories. This was a place built on the labor of its people, a history evident in the sturdy brick buildings that still line some of its older streets, remnants of a time when the manufacture of textiles and machinery fueled its growth. Today, the economy has shifted, finding new life in tourism and a diversified business landscape, drawn by the allure of the lakes and the surrounding natural beauty. Laconia serves as a gateway to the Lakes Region, its vibrant summer life a stark contrast to the quiet, snow-dusted stillness of its winters, a cycle of activity and repose that defines the rhythm of this New Hampshire locale.

About This Laconia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laconia, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.527855, -71.470351. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Laconia and Belknap County.

Detailed location data for Laconia includes the ZIP code (03246), telephone area code (603), county seat of Belknap County (Laconia), and school district assignment (Laconia School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Laconia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.