11 cities
| City | Rank | County | 2026 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 1 | Belknap County | 17,636 |
| Gilford | 2 | Belknap County | 7,928 |
| Belmont | 3 | Belknap County | 7,460 |
| Meredith | 4 | Belknap County | 6,879 |
| Alton | 5 | Belknap County | 6,083 |
| Barnstead | 6 | Belknap County | 5,070 |
| Tilton | 7 | Belknap County | 4,094 |
| Gilmanton | 8 | Belknap County | 4,074 |
| Sanbornton | 9 | Belknap County | 3,039 |
| New Hampton | 10 | Belknap County | 2,419 |
| Center Harbor | 11 | Belknap County | 1,051 |
Belknap County is the county generally considered as Lakes Region New Hampshire.