The ten counties of New Hampshire collectively form a strong platform for the governance at local level. Situated in various parts of New Hampshire, the counties are administered by separate county seats. The accurate geographical location of all the ten counties are shown in the New Hampshire County Map. Some of the the counties of New Hampshire with their respective areas and population are enlisted below:
- Strafford which covers 369 sq miles and accommodates 112, 233 number of people
- Grafton which occupies 1714 sq miles and has a total population of 81, 743
- Belknap which spans over 401 sq miles and holds a total population of 56, 325
- Sullivan which covers a total area of 537 sq miles and 40, 458 number of persons live in the county
- Hillsborough which expands over 876 sq miles and has a total population of 380, 841
- Carroll which occupies a total area of 934 sq miles and has a population of 43, 666
- Cheshire which covers a total area of 708 sq miles and has a total population of 73, 825
- Rockingham which has a total area of 695 sq miles and accommodates a population of 277, 359
The New Hampshire state map also highlights the position of the counties.