Hem | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°39′40″N 5°10′59″E / 52.66111°N 5.18306°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Drechterland |
Area | |
• Total | 8.44 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.5 m (−1.6 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,550 |
• Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 1607
[1] |
Dialing code | 0228 |
Hem ( West Frisian: Him) (population estimate: 1230) is a village in the municipality Drechterland, located in the north west of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia.
The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Hem, and means "silted land in a bend of a stream". [3] Hem developed in the 12th century as a peat excavation settlement. [4]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1500. The baluster and spire were constructed after a 1897 fire. [4] The matching church was demolished in 1972 after a fire. [5] The Catholic St Lucas Church is an aisleless church from 1930. [4] Hem was home to 591 people in 1840. [5]
includes Blokdijk and part of Drieban
Hem | |
---|---|
Village | |
Coordinates: 52°39′40″N 5°10′59″E / 52.66111°N 5.18306°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Drechterland |
Area | |
• Total | 8.44 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.5 m (−1.6 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,550 |
• Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 1607
[1] |
Dialing code | 0228 |
Hem ( West Frisian: Him) (population estimate: 1230) is a village in the municipality Drechterland, located in the north west of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia.
The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Hem, and means "silted land in a bend of a stream". [3] Hem developed in the 12th century as a peat excavation settlement. [4]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1500. The baluster and spire were constructed after a 1897 fire. [4] The matching church was demolished in 1972 after a fire. [5] The Catholic St Lucas Church is an aisleless church from 1930. [4] Hem was home to 591 people in 1840. [5]
includes Blokdijk and part of Drieban