Hillegom
Hillegom (Dutch: [ˌɦɪləˈɣɔm] ⓘ) is a town and municipality in the Western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Hillegom is part of an area called the Duin- en Bollenstreek ("Dune and Bulb Region"). As such, a large portion of the local economy was traditionally geared to the cultivation of bulb flowers.
Hillegom | |
|---|---|
Town and municipality | |
Hillegom Town Hall | |
|
Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in South Holland | |
| Coordinates: 52°17′N 4°35′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Arie van Erk (2020–2026) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.47 km2 (5.20 sq mi) |
| • Land | 12.87 km2 (4.97 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.60 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (January 2021) | |
| • Total | 22,197 |
| • Density | 1,725/km2 (4,470/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Hillegommer |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 2180–2182 |
| Area code | 0252 |
| Website | www |
The name Hillegom is derived from the abbey named Hijlighem (Old Frankish for "Holy Home"). This abbey no longer exists. The current Lord of Hillegom is Jan Six X.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.