Manchester is the largest of the three most northern cities of New England. It lies between Merrimack River 20 miles north of the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border and 60 miles north of Boston. With diverse economy and business, it is one of the best places to live in the United States.

Manchester is surrounded by woods, lakes, the Amoskeag Falls, and the Presidential Chain of the White Mountains. It is located in Hilsborough County and is the center of a developing urban corridor with Concord to the north and Nashua to the south.

Summers are mild but the northeasterly winds contribute to Manchester's long, snowy winters. Humidity is moderate all year long.

Area: 33 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from 110 to 570 feet above sea level; mean elevation, 346 feet above sea level

Latitude: 42.99 N,

Longitude: 71.45 W

Average Temperatures: January, 19.7° F; July, 70° F; annual average, 45.5° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 39.87 inches of rain; 64 inches of snow

Population: 109,691 as on 2005

Attractions

• Amoskeag Millyards
• Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center
• Home of General John Stark

Festivals

• The Talarico Dealerships Jazz and Blues Festival in June
• Strawberry Shortcake Festival
• African-Caribbean Celebration and the Latino Festival in August
• Greekfest in August
• Mill City Festival in September
• Glendi, an annual celebration of Greek culture and heritage in September