Dover, New Hampshire

Dover is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 32,741 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the New Hampshire Seacoast region and the 5th most populous city in New Hampshire.

Dover, New Hampshire
City
City Hall
Seal
Nickname: 
The Garrison City
Location within New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°11′41″N 70°52′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
Settled1623
Incorporated1623 (town)
Incorporated1855 (city)
Government
 • MayorRobert Carrier
 • Deputy MayorDennis Shanahan (ward 5)
 • City Council
Members
  • Linnea Nemeth (at-large)
  • Lindsey Williams (at-large)
  • Michelle Muffett-Lipinski (ward 1)
  • Robert Hinkel (ward 2)
  • Deborah Thibodeaux (ward 3)
  • Debra Hackett (ward 4)
  • Fergus Cullen (ward 6)
 • City ManagerMichael Joyal
Area
 • Total29.04 sq mi (75.22 km2)
 • Land26.73 sq mi (69.23 km2)
 • Water2.31 sq mi (6.00 km2)  7.97%
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total32,741
 • Density1,224.92/sq mi (472.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
03820-03822
Area code603
FIPS code33-18820
GNIS feature ID0866618
Websitewww.dover.nh.gov

It is the county seat of Strafford County, and home to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, the Woodman Institute Museum, and the Children's Museum of New Hampshire.

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