Portsmouth New Hampshire Map

About Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. With a population of 104,019, Portsmouth is a major urban centre in New Hampshire. The population density is 550.6 people per km². Portsmouth is located at 43.0718°N, 70.7626°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3801.

Portsmouth, a venerable New Hampshire seaport, commands a strategic position where the Piscataqua River meets the Atlantic, shaping its maritime history and economy. It lies 10.4 miles south-south-east of Dover, NH (from Dover, NH: bearing 147°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-south-east of Durham. For centuries, its deep harbor has been a crucible for shipbuilding, trade, and naval presence, fostering a robust economy that once hummed with the industry of sailcloth and timber. The very air here carries the salty tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of its connection to global currents, while the resilient granite foundations of its earliest structures speak to a history of enduring craftsmanship. This coastal setting has always dictated Portsmouth's fortunes, from its days as a vital colonial hub to its modern embrace of tourism and its continued role as a significant naval base. The cultural character of Portsmouth is a rich blend of seafaring grit and sophisticated charm, where the echoes of its past mingle with a vibrant present. Visitors are drawn to historic Strawbery Banke Museum, a living history site that preserves centuries of domestic life, and the imposing presence of Fort Constitution, guarding the harbor's entrance. The University of New Hampshire, a short distance away, infuses the region with youthful energy and intellectual pursuits, while the city itself boasts a lively arts scene and a distinctive culinary landscape. Though no major professional sports teams call Portsmouth home, the spirit of competition can be felt in local leagues and during the annual Market Square Day, a cherished summer festival that draws crowds to celebrate the unique pulse of this New Hampshire gem.

About This Portsmouth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Portsmouth, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.071755, -70.762553. 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 Portsmouth and Rockingham County.

Detailed location data for Portsmouth includes the ZIP code (03801), telephone area code (603), county seat of Rockingham County (Brentwood), and school district assignment (Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.