North Holland

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North Holland
Noord-Holland
Province
Tafelbergheide (municipalities of Huizen and Blaricum)
Tafelbergheide (municipalities of Huizen and Blaricum)
Flag of North Holland
Coat of arms of North Holland
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Map: Province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Location
Map
Map
Coordinates: 52°40′N 4°50′E / 52.667°N 4.833°E / 52.667; 4.833
CountryNetherlands
Established1840
SeatHaarlem
Area
 • Total4,092 km2 (1,580 sq mi)
 • Land2,665 km2 (1,029 sq mi)
 • Water1,427 km2 (551 sq mi)
Highest elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Lowest elevation
−7 m (−23 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total2,888,000
 • Density1,084/km2 (2,810/sq mi)
Websitewww.noord-holland.nl

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).

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