Noordwijkerhout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Noordwijkerhout
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Town and former municipality
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Former City hall
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Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Municipality | Noordwijk | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 23.42 km2 (9.04 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 22.61 km2 (8.73 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 15,976 | ||
| • Density | 707/km2 (1,830/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Noordwijkerhouter | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
2190–2191, 2210–2211
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| Area code | 0252 | ||
Noordwijkerhout (pronounced like noort-wike-er-howt) is a town in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of South Holland. This town is famous for being in the "Dune and Bulb Region" (called the Duin- en Bollenstreek in Dutch), which is known for its beautiful tulips and other flowers.
Noordwijkerhout used to be its own municipality (a type of local government area). However, on January 1, 2019, it became part of the larger municipality of Noordwijk. The village of De Zilk also joined Noordwijk at the same time.
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History of Noordwijkerhout
The sandy coastal areas where Noordwijkerhout is found have been home to people for a very long time. Scientists have found old tools and items from before the time of Christ in the area just north of the town.
During the time of the Roman Empire, a group of people called the Cananefates lived here. A Roman writer named Tacitus wrote about them.
Fun Things to Do and See
Noordwijkerhout is only about 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from the North Sea. This means you can easily visit the beach and go for walks in the nearby sand dunes.
Just north of town, you'll find the Oosterduinse meer, which means "Eastern Dune's Lake." This lake is a great spot for swimming and windsurfing. The town center also has a historic church called the Witte kerkje (White Church).
Noordwijkerhout is in a special area known as the "Dune and Bulb Region." In the spring, the fields burst into color with blooming flowers like tulips. Many tourists visit this region to see these amazing flower fields. The town also holds its annual fair during the first week of September.
Famous People from Noordwijkerhout
- Bill Vander Zalm: He was the 28th Premier of British Columbia in Canada. A premier is like a governor or head of a province.
Noordwijkerhout's Sister City
Noordwijkerhout has one special connection with a city in Japan. This is called a "sister city" relationship, which helps towns in different countries learn from each other and build friendships.
Hirado, Nagasaki, Japan
See also
In Spanish: Noordwijkerhout para niños
Images for kids
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Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Noordwijkerhout, June 2015
