Heemskerk is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 25 km (16 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Beverwijk to the west and Alkmaar to the north.
Location Map of Heemskerk, Netherlands
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Where is Heemskerk Located?
Heemskerk is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 25 km (16 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Beverwijk to the west and Alkmaar to the north.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 27.02 sq km (10.43 sq mi) and has a population of around 39,000 people based on recent estimates.
Heemskerk is known for its castles and green surroundings, with key attractions including Assumburg Castle, Marquette Castle, Heemskerk Dunes, Noordhollands Duinreservaat nearby, and local parks and trails.
Heemskerk, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Heemskerk |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~40,000 |
| Total Area | 27.74 sq km (10.71 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,440 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.5100° N, 4.6750° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1960–1969 |
| Area Code | +31 251 |
| Major Waterways | Canals, proximity to North Sea |
| Transportation | Connected by road and nearby rail; Heemskerk railway station provides regional links |
| Famous For | Historic castles, green surroundings, proximity to coast |
| Top Attractions | Slot Assumburg, Castle Marquette, Heemskerk Dunes, North Sea beaches (nearby) |
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Distance from Heemskerk to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Heemskerk to Amsterdam – 25 km (16 miles)
- Heemskerk to Utrecht – 70 km (43 miles)
- Heemskerk to Haarlem – 20 km (12 miles)
- Heemskerk to The Hague – 75 km (47 miles)
- Heemskerk to Rotterdam – 85 km (53 miles)
- Heemskerk to Leiden – 60 km (37 miles)
- Heemskerk to Delft – 75 km (47 miles)
- Heemskerk to Eindhoven – 135 km (84 miles)
- Heemskerk to Tilburg – 125 km (78 miles)
- Heemskerk to Breda – 115 km (71 miles)
- Heemskerk to Groningen – 200 km (124 miles)
- Heemskerk to Zwolle – 115 km (71 miles)
- Heemskerk to Arnhem – 120 km (75 miles)
- Heemskerk to Nijmegen – 130 km (81 miles)
- Heemskerk to Maastricht – 215 km (134 miles)
- Heemskerk to Almere – 55 km (34 miles)
- Heemskerk to Amersfoort – 80 km (50 miles)
- Heemskerk to Apeldoorn – 105 km (65 miles)
- Heemskerk to Enschede – 180 km (112 miles)
- Heemskerk to Dordrecht – 95 km (59 miles)
