Huizen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Huizen
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Harbour of Huizen
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Location in North Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Region | Amsterdam metropolitan area | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 23.32 km2 (9.00 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 15.82 km2 (6.11 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 7.50 km2 (2.90 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 41,236 | ||
| • Density | 2,607/km2 (6,750/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Huizenaar, Huizer | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
1270–1277
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| Area code | 035 | ||
Huizen (pronounced [ˈɦœyzə(n)]) is a town and a municipality in the North Holland province of the Netherlands. Its name means "houses" in Dutch. People believe it got this name because it was one of the first places in the area to have stone houses, unlike the usual sod houses back then. Huizen is also part of the bigger Amsterdam area.
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The Story of Huizen
Huizen started as a farming village near the Zuiderzee, which was a sea until 1932. In winter, farmers would go fishing. This led to the village slowly changing from a farming community to a coastal one. A busy fishing industry grew, especially after a harbour was built around 1850.
After the Zuiderzee was dammed in 1932, the sea became a lake. Because of this, Huizen's economy changed. It moved away from fishing and focused more on factories and businesses. In the 1960s, the town was chosen to build many new homes. This was to help with a housing shortage in the area. Since then, many people moved to Huizen, and the village grew very quickly.
Before World War II, there was a large radio transmitter where the Phohi-flat now stands in Huizen. This transmitter was used to contact the Dutch East Indies, which was about 12,000 kilometers away. There was also a type of windmill called a post mill in Huizen. It was taken apart in 1916. Later, in 1919, it was put back together at the Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem, Gelderland.
Where is Huizen?
Huizen is located in the Gooi area. This region is known for its beautiful nature and is often where many famous and wealthy people live.
Getting Around Huizen
Huizen has nearly 42,000 people, making it one of the largest towns in the Netherlands without a railway connection. Only a few other Dutch towns, like Drachten and Oosterhout, are larger and also lack a train station.
Famous People from Huizen
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Many interesting people have connections to Huizen:
- Henk Bos (1901–1979) was a Dutch painter.
- Karel Voous (1920–2002) was a Dutch expert on birds and an author.
- Willem Oltmans (1925–2004) was a Dutch journalist who investigated stories and wrote books.
- Dorret Boomsma (born 1957 in Huizen) is a Dutch psychologist who studies genetics and twin studies.
- Arnoud Boot (born 1960) is a Dutch economist and professor.
- Femke Merel van Kooten (born 1983) is a Dutch politician. She used to be a member of the Dutch House of Representatives and leads the Splinter political party.
Sports Stars from Huizen
- Sofyan Amrabat (born 1996) is a footballer who plays for A.C.F. Fiorentina and the Morocco national team.
- Michiel Dudok van Heel (1924–2003) was a sailor who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
- Nick de Jong (born 1942) is a retired sailor who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
- Noémi Boekel (born 1984 in Huizen) is a Dutch softball player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
- Marlou van der Kulk (born 1993) is a Dutch Paralympic swimmer. She won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Images for kids
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Huizer Museum Het Schoutenhuis Achterbaan
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Huizen harbour
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Huizen Naarderstraat toll house
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Huizen-kalkovens
See also
In Spanish: Huizen para niños
