Hoofddorp is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) southwest of Amsterdam, with Haarlem to the northwest and Leiden to the south.
Location Map of Hoofddorp, Netherlands
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Where is Hoofddorp Located?
Hoofddorp is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) southwest of Amsterdam, with Haarlem to the northwest and Leiden to the south.
The town is part of the Haarlemmermeer municipality, which covers an area of approximately 185.28 sq km (71.54 sq mi), and Hoofddorp has a population of around 80,000 people based on recent estimates.
Hoofddorp is known for its proximity to Schiphol Airport and modern development, with key attractions including Haarlemmermeerse Bos, Historisch Museum Haarlemmermeer, Claus Event Center, Toolenburgse Plas, and the town center.
Hoofddorp, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hoofddorp |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1853 (after Haarlemmermeer polder drainage) |
| Population | ~75,000 |
| Total Area | 53.36 sq km (20.60 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,400 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.3025掳 N, 4.6900掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2130鈥�2135 |
| Area Code | +31 23 |
| Major Waterways | Haarlemmermeerpolder canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Hoofddorp railway station links to Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport |
| Famous For | Proximity to Schiphol Airport, modern urban planning |
| Top Attractions | Haarlemmermeerse Bos, Claus Event Center, Winkelcentrum Vier Meren |
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Distance from Hoofddorp to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Hoofddorp to Amsterdam 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Utrecht 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Haarlem 鈥� 10 km (6 miles)
- Hoofddorp to The Hague 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Rotterdam 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Leiden 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Delft 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Eindhoven 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Tilburg 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Breda 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Groningen 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Zwolle 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Arnhem 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Nijmegen 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Maastricht 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Almere 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Amersfoort 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Apeldoorn 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Enschede 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Hoofddorp to Dordrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)