De Haukes
| De Haukes | |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | |
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 The hamlet of De Haukes in the former municipality of Wieringen. | |
| Coordinates: 52°53′N 4°56′E / 52.883°N 4.933°ECoordinates: 52°53′N 4°56′E / 52.883°N 4.933°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Hollands Kroon |
| Population | |
| • Total | 168 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
De Haukes is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, and lies about 14 km southeast of Den Helder. De Haukes is located on the west end of the former island. The harbour of Wieringen used to be here, until the island was connected to the mainland by the Amsteldiepdijk.
De Haukes has a population of around 150.[1]
References
- ↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Gemeente Op Maat 2004: Wieringen .
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