Haarlem is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) west of Amsterdam, with Zandvoort to the west and Leiden to the south.
Location Map of Haarlem, Netherlands
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Where is Haarlem Located?
Haarlem is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) west of Amsterdam, with Zandvoort to the west and Leiden to the south.
The city covers an area of approximately 32.11 sq km (12.40 sq mi) and has a population of around 165,000 people based on recent estimates.
Haarlem is known for its historic architecture and cultural heritage, with key attractions including Grote Markt, St. Bavo’s Church, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum, Haarlemmerhout Park, and the old town streets.
Haarlem, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Haarlem |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1245 (city rights) |
| Population | ~165,000 |
| Total Area | 32.11 sq km (12.39 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~5,100 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.3874° N, 4.6462° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2000–2037 |
| Area Code | +31 23 |
| Major Waterways | Spaarne River, canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Haarlem railway station connects to Amsterdam and The Hague |
| Famous For | Historic architecture, museums, tulip region |
| Top Attractions | Grote Markt, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum, St. Bavo Church |
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Distance from Haarlem to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Haarlem to Amsterdam – 20 km (12 miles)
- Haarlem to Utrecht – 60 km (37 miles)
- Haarlem to The Hague – 60 km (37 miles)
- Haarlem to Rotterdam – 70 km (43 miles)
- Haarlem to Leiden – 40 km (25 miles)
- Haarlem to Delft – 60 km (37 miles)
- Haarlem to Eindhoven – 130 km (81 miles)
- Haarlem to Tilburg – 120 km (75 miles)
- Haarlem to Breda – 110 km (68 miles)
- Haarlem to Groningen – 190 km (118 miles)
- Haarlem to Zwolle – 110 km (68 miles)
- Haarlem to Arnhem – 120 km (75 miles)
- Haarlem to Nijmegen – 130 km (81 miles)
- Haarlem to Maastricht – 220 km (137 miles)
- Haarlem to Almere – 50 km (31 miles)
- Haarlem to Amersfoort – 75 km (47 miles)
- Haarlem to Apeldoorn – 100 km (62 miles)
- Haarlem to Enschede – 180 km (112 miles)
- Haarlem to Dordrecht – 90 km (56 miles)
- Haarlem to Leeuwarden – 175 km (109 miles)
