Alton, New Hampshire
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Alton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,894 at the 2020 census,[2] up from 5,250 at the 2010 census.[3] It is home to Alton Bay State Forest and Mount Major State Forest.
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Alton, New Hampshire | |
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Coordinates: 43°27′15″N 71°13′11″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Hampshire |
County | Belknap |
Incorporated | 1796 |
Villages | |
Government | |
• Board of Selectmen |
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• Town Administrator | Ryan Heath |
Area | |
• Total | 83.2 sq mi (215.4 km2) |
• Land | 63.7 sq mi (165.0 km2) |
• Water | 19.5 sq mi (50.5 km2) 23.42% |
Elevation | 560 ft (171 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 5,894 |
• Density | 92/sq mi (35.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
ZIP codes | 03809 (Alton) 03810 (Alton Bay) |
Area code | 603 |
FIPS code | 33-01060 |
GNIS feature ID | 0873530 |
Website | www |
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The primary settlement in town, where 499 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Alton census-designated place (CDP) and is centered on the intersection of New Hampshire Route 11 and New Hampshire Route 140. The town also includes the village of Alton Bay, a long-time resort located beside Lake Winnipesaukee.