Huizen Municipality

Huizen is a municipality and a village in the province of , the . The name "Huizen" is Dutch for "houses" and this usage has been linked to the belief that the first stone houses in the region, instead of the more common sod houses of the time, appeared here.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Groeve Oostermeent and ‘t Harde.

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

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is a nature reserve.

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Laren and Naarden.

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is a town and municipality in the province of , . Located in the region, it is the oldest town in the area. Together with its neighbor , is among the most affluent towns in the Netherlands.

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is a small town surrounded by large 17th-century fortifications, among the best preserved in Europe. The typical star shaped form is a spectacular sight from the air and on a satellite picture.

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is a commuter town to the east of , and former municipality in the region in the south east of the province of in the near .

Huizen Municipality

Latitude
52.2966° or 52° 17′ 48″ north
Longitude
5.2413° or 5° 14′ 29″ east
Population
41,100
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
9F4776WR+MG
Geo­Names ID
2753467
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In Other Languages

“Huizen Municipality” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Huizen”

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