Blaricum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blaricum
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Municipality and village
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Church in Blaricum
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Location in North Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 15.56 km2 (6.01 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 11.11 km2 (4.29 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 9,182 | ||
| • Density | 826/km2 (2,140/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Blaricummer | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
1260–1261
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| Area code | 035 | ||
Blaricum is a charming village and a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland. Blaricum is part of the wider Amsterdam area.
This village is famous for its beautiful old farmhouses and cozy cafes. You can also find lovely nature spots here. Blaricum hosts fun community events each year.
Did you know Blaricum is known for having some of the most expensive houses in the Netherlands? Many famous Dutch people also choose to live here. These include singers like Rene Froger and Marco Borsato. Famous athletes like Dennis Bergkamp also live in Blaricum.
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Exploring Blaricum's Neighborhoods
Blaricum is made up of a few different parts, or neighborhoods. These include:
- Dorp
- Bijvanck
- Blaricummermeent
A Look at Blaricum's History
Blaricum has an interesting past. From 1900 to 1903, a special community called De International Broederschap was located here. This group followed the ideas of Leo Tolstoy.
Famous People from Blaricum
Many talented people have come from Blaricum. Some were born here, and others chose to live here.
Artists and Entertainers
- Mellie Uyldert (1908–2009): A Dutch writer and healer.
- Max Croiset (1912–1993): A well-known Dutch actor.
- Dick Bakker (born 1947): A Dutch composer and music producer.
- Merel Bechtold (born 1992): A talented guitarist.
- Meau (born 2000): A popular singer-songwriter and influencer.
Sports Stars
- Ton Richter (1919–2009): A Dutch field hockey player. He won a bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
- Robert-Jan Derksen (born 1974): A Dutch professional golfer who lives in Blaricum.
- Selena Piek (born 1991): A Dutch badminton player. She won a gold medal at the 2019 European Games.
Images for kids
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A topographic map showing Blaricum in June 2015.
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A beautiful summer day in Blaricum.
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Dick Bakker in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Blaricum para niños
