Chester, New Hampshire

Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,232 at the 2020 census, up from 4,768 at the 2010 census. It was home to the now defunct Chester College (formerly White Pines College).

Not to be confused with Chichester, New Hampshire or Chesterfield, New Hampshire.

Chester, New Hampshire
Stevens Memorial Hall
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Location in Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire.
Coordinates: 42°57′24″N 71°15′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Incorporated1722
Government
 • Board of Selectmen
  • Chuck Myette, Chair
  • Steven M. Couture, Vice-Chair
  • Stephen O. Landau
  • Dana Theokas
  • Richard S. Trask
 • Town AdministratorDebra H. Doda
Area
 • Total26.1 sq mi (67.7 km2)
 • Land26.0 sq mi (67.4 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.43%
Elevation
467 ft (142 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,232
 • Density201/sq mi (77.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03036
Area code603
FIPS code33-12100
GNIS feature ID0873564
Websitewww.chesternh.org
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