The Hague is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies along the North Sea coast, about 60 km (37 miles) southwest of Amsterdam, with Rotterdam to the southeast and Leiden to the northeast.
Location Map of The Hague, Netherlands
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Where is The Hague Located?
The Hague is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies along the North Sea coast, about 60 km (37 miles) southwest of Amsterdam, with Rotterdam to the southeast and Leiden to the northeast.
The city covers an area of approximately 98.20 sq km (37.91 sq mi) and has a population of around 550,000 people based on recent estimates.
The Hague is known for its role as the seat of government and international institutions, with key attractions including Binnenhof, Peace Palace, Scheveningen Beach, Mauritshuis, Madurodam, and Noordeinde Palace.
The Hague, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | The Hague (Den Haag) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1230 (origins as a hunting residence) |
| Population | ~560,000 |
| Total Area | 98.13 sq km (37.89 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~5,700 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0705° N, 4.3007° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2490–2599 |
| Area Code | +31 70 |
| Major Waterways | North Sea coast, canals |
| Transportation | Major transport hub; Den Haag Central and Hollands Spoor stations, tram and bus networks |
| Famous For | Seat of Dutch government, international courts, embassies |
| Top Attractions | Peace Palace, Binnenhof, Scheveningen Beach, Mauritshuis Museum |
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Distance from The Hague to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- The Hague to Amsterdam – 65 km (40 miles)
- The Hague to Utrecht – 70 km (43 miles)
- The Hague to Haarlem – 55 km (34 miles)
- The Hague to Rotterdam – 25 km (16 miles)
- The Hague to Leiden – 20 km (12 miles)
- The Hague to Delft – 15 km (9 miles)
- The Hague to Eindhoven – 120 km (75 miles)
- The Hague to Tilburg – 110 km (68 miles)
- The Hague to Breda – 100 km (62 miles)
- The Hague to Groningen – 220 km (137 miles)
- The Hague to Zwolle – 130 km (81 miles)
- The Hague to Arnhem – 120 km (75 miles)
- The Hague to Nijmegen – 130 km (81 miles)
- The Hague to Maastricht – 200 km (124 miles)
- The Hague to Almere – 85 km (53 miles)
- The Hague to Amersfoort – 85 km (53 miles)
- The Hague to Apeldoorn – 105 km (65 miles)
- The Hague to Enschede – 175 km (109 miles)
- The Hague to Dordrecht – 40 km (25 miles)
- The Hague to Leeuwarden – 200 km (124 miles)
