Information on Amherst, Hillsborough County
The Town of Amherst is located in the state of New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Amherst Town HALL, Hillsborough County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building PO Box 960 Amherst, NH 03031 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 603-673-6041 | |
| Amherst, NH email | Loading... | |
| Amherst official website | amherstnh.gov | |
| Mayor of Amherst | ||
| Hillsborough County, New Hampshire: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New Hampshire birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst NH in?Amherst, NH is located in Hillsborough County |
Where is Amherst, New Hampshire ?Amherst lies in Hillsborough County, in the southern part of the United States. It is situated in the state of New Hampshire, approximately 20 miles west of Manchester and 60 miles northwest of Boston. The town is part of the Greater Nashua metropolitan area, being close to the Massachusetts border. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough - other counties in New Hampshire |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 11 201 inhabitants | 27 / 2 717 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 322,3 pop/sq mi (124,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, NH
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Amherst, NH
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| MERRIMACK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 470 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY | 6034245021 |
| WADLEIGH MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 49 NASHUA STREET | 6032490645 |
| GOFFSTOWN POST OFFICE | 11 CHURCH STREET, SUITE 1 | 6034979907 |
| NASHUA MAIN POST OFFICE | 38 SPRING STREET | 6038827515 |
| MANCHESTER DOWNTOWN STATION POST OFFICE | 1000 ELM ST | 6036233534 |
| MANCHESTER MAIN POST OFFICE | 955 GOFFS FALLS RD | 6036266887 |
| WEARE POST OFFICE | 8 DUCK POND ROAD | 6035292636 |
| DERRY POST OFFICE | 24 TSIENNETO ROAD | 6034327835 |
| PETERBOROUGH POST OFFICE | 23 GROVE ST | 6039243251 |
| ASHBY POST OFFICE | 10 COMMON RD | 9783860041 |
| BAKER FREE LIBRARY | 509 SOUTH STREET | 6032247113 |
| GROTON TOWN HALL TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE | 173 MAIN STREET | 9787321881 |
| SALEM POST OFFICE | 51 SOUTH BROADWAY | 6036852005 |
| DRACUT POST OFFICE | 54 BROADWAY RD | 9784412458 |
| LUNENBURG POST OFFICE | 945 MASSACHUSETTS AVE | 9785820006 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 4 bank branches in Amherst.
Citizens Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Amherst with 2 branch offices, followed by Bangor Savings Bank with 1 branch offices and then TD Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Citizens Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bangor Savings Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TD Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 3301300 |
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| Amherst Town postcode | 03031 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Nashua Airport 7.8 miles Manchester–Boston Regional Airport 9.3 miles Jaffrey Airport–Silver Ranch 21 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 34,75 sq mi (90,00 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 299 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.8749 Longitude: -71.6005 Latitude: 42° 52' 30'' North Longitude: 71° 36' 2'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Amherst | Currently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Merrimack, Bedford, Mont Vernon and Milford | ||
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| Mont Vernon | Bedford | Bedford |
| Mont Vernon |  | Merrimack |
| Milford | Merrimack | Merrimack |
| Merrimack 4.3 miles | Bedford 5.3 miles | Mont Vernon 5.3 miles |
| Milford 5.4 miles | Litchfield 7 miles | New Boston 8.3 miles |
| Hollis 8.7 miles | Lyndeborough 8.9 miles | Wilton 9 miles |
| Brookline 9.4 miles | Goffstown 10.2 miles | Nashua 10.3 miles |
| Londonderry 10.8 miles | Manchester 11 miles | Mason 11.9 miles |
| Hudson 12.5 miles | Greenville 13 miles | Francestown 13.9 miles |
| Pepperell 14.1 miles | Temple 14.3 miles | Auburn 14.6 miles |
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2575 miles | Houston : 1597 miles | Philadelphia : 270 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2269 miles | San Antonio : 1755 miles | San Diego : 2550 miles |
| Dallas : 1534 miles | San Jose : 2646 miles | Jacksonville : 1030 miles |
| Indianapolis : 784 miles | San Francisco : 2695 miles | Austin : 1683 miles |
| Columbus : 623 miles | Fort Worth : 1562 miles | Charlotte : 725 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Amherst, NH
Elementary schools in Amherst
Clark-Wilkins School
District of Amherst School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 673
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Middle School
District of Amherst School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 611
High schools in Amherst
Souhegan Coop High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 831
Private schools in Amherst
Country Village Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 34
Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 18
The Rsec Academy
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12Students : 34
Leisure and activities in Amherst surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Buckmeadow Golf Club | Ponemah Green Family Golf Center |
| Amherst Country Club | Passaconaway Country Club to Litchfield 6.2 miles |
| Hidden Creek Country Club to Litchfield 7.2 miles | Londonderry Country Club to Londonderry 9.2 miles |
| Whip-Poor-Will Golf Course to Hudson 10.5 miles | The Overlook to Hollis 11.2 miles |
| Stonebridge Country Club to Goffstown 11.5 miles | Derryfield Country Club to Manchester 11.8 miles |