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Hanover, Ohio

Village · Population 1,351 · #471 in Ohio
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Hanover is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,270 at the 2020 census.

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About Hanover

Hanover is a small town in central Ohio counting 1,351 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Hanover is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 738 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Hanover Unique

  • One of 12 places in the US named Hanover — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Easy reach of Newark (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hanover

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hanover

  • Black Hand Gorge State Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,351
Rank in state#471 of 923
Land area1.83 sq mi
Density738/sq mi
Coordinates40.0819, -82.2769

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsShowers And Thunderstorms
Wind5 to 10 mph

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