Halfweg

Halfweg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑl(ə)fʋɛx]) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. Previously a part of the municipality of Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude, it is currently a part of the municipality of Haarlemmermeer and lies about 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Haarlem. Its name, which translates as "halfway," comes from its location approximately halfway between Haarlem and Amsterdam.

Halfweg
Village
Town hall of the former municipality of Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude in 2010
Halfweg
Location in the Netherlands
Halfweg
Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°23′N 4°45′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityHaarlemmermeer
Area
  Total7.90 km2 (3.05 sq mi)
Elevation
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total2,615
  Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1165
Dialing code020
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