Gilford, New Hampshire | |
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Town | |
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![]() Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire | |
Coordinates: 43°32′51″N 71°24′26″W / 43.54750°N 71.40722°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Hampshire |
County | Belknap |
Incorporated | 1812 |
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Government | |
• Board of Selectmen |
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• Town Administrator | Scott Dunn |
Area | |
• Total | 53.6 sq mi (138.7 km2) |
• Land | 38.8 sq mi (100.5 km2) |
• Water | 14.7 sq mi (38.2 km2) 27.56% |
Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 7,699 |
• Density | 198/sq mi (76.6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
ZIP code | 03249 |
Area code | 603 |
FIPS code | 33-28740 |
GNIS feature ID | 0873603 |
Website | www |
Gilford is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,699 at the 2020 census,[2] up from 7,126 at the 2010 census.[3] Situated on Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford is home to Governors Island, Ellacoya State Beach, Belknap Mountain State Forest, Gunstock Mountain Resort, and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, a seasonal outdoor concert venue. The lakeside village of Glendale lies within Gilford's borders.