Gilford
A community guide to Gilford in New Hampshire, the United States.
- Population
- 7,699 residents
- Region
- New Hampshire
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 43.5476, -71.4067
Geography and location
Gilford sits at approximate coordinates 43.5476 latitude and -71.4067 longitude within New Hampshire. The terrain and natural features around Gilford reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Hampshire road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Gilford offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in New Hampshire: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Gilford's residents. Visitors passing through Gilford encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Gilford typically involves the regional road network of New Hampshire or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Gilford to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New Hampshire. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Gilford.