Canaan (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Canaan, New Hampshire
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 Canaan (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Canaan (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Town | Canaan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 946.2 ft (288.4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 442 |
| • Density | 646.20/sq mi (249.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03741
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-08900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629718 |
Canaan is a small community in New Hampshire, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. Canaan is the main village within the larger town of Canaan, located in Grafton County. In 2020, about 442 people lived in the Canaan CDP. The entire town of Canaan had a population of 3,794 people.
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Geography of Canaan
Canaan CDP is located in the southeastern part of the town of Canaan. It sits in the valley of the Indian River. This river is a branch of the Mascoma River, which then flows into the larger Connecticut River.
Roads and Directions
U.S. Route 4 passes through Canaan. This road goes southeast about 46 miles (74 km) to Concord, which is the state capital. If you go west on U.S. Route 4, it leads about 14 miles (23 km) to Lebanon. New Hampshire Route 118 also starts in Canaan and goes north about 15 miles (24 km) to New Hampshire Route 25 near West Rumney.
Borders and Area
The Canaan CDP is bordered by the Indian River to the south and east. To the north, its borders are Reagan Road, Blain Road, and Canaan Street. The CDP also stretches west beyond Follansbee Road. The total area of the Canaan CDP is about 0.68 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Canaan
Canaan is home to a diverse group of people. The population changes over time, and the government counts everyone every ten years.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Canaan CDP has changed over the years:
- 2010: 524 people
- 2020: 442 people
Community Life
In 2010, there were 229 households in Canaan CDP. A household means all the people living in one home. About 27.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were families, including married couples and single-parent families. About 30.6% of homes were people living alone.
The average age of people in Canaan CDP in 2010 was about 41.4 years old. This means there was a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
See also
In Spanish: Canaan (condado de Grafton) para niños
