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New Durham

A town of 2,748 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire
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Town in New Hampshire, United States
1762Established
2,693Population
44.1 sq miArea
545 ftElevation

New Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,693 at the 2020 census. It is drained by the Merrymeeting, Cocheco and Ela rivers, and is known for Merrymeeting Lake. New Durham is home to the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, located on Merrymeeting Road. Also located here is the Lions Club's Camp Pride, a camp for children and adults with disabilities.

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ZIP code03855
Area code603
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