North Holland
North Holland is a province (area with a local government) of the Netherlands. It is in the northwest. The capital is called Haarlem. Other cities in the province are Amsterdam, Hilversum, Alkmaar, Zaandam, and Hoorn. About 2,888,000 people are living in North Holland (2021).
Noord-Holland | |
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Province | |
Coordinates: 52°40′N 4°50′E / 52.667°N 4.833°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Established | 1840 |
Seat | Haarlem |
Area | |
• Total | 4,092 km2 (1,580 sq mi) |
• Land | 2,665 km2 (1,029 sq mi) |
• Water | 1,427 km2 (551 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Lowest elevation | -7 m (−23.0 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,888,000 |
• Density | 1,084/km2 (2,810/sq mi) |
Website | www |
North Holland Media
Government house of North Holland province, Villa Welgelegen, in Haarlem