Holkerveen | |
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Hamlet | |
Coordinates: 52°12′N 5°27′E / 52.200°N 5.450°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Nijkerk |
Area | |
• Total | 1.71 km2 (0.66 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 590 |
• Density | 350/km2 (890/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 3864[1] |
Dialing code | 033 |
Holkerveen is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Nijkerk and lies about six kilometers northeast of Amersfoort.
It was first mentioned in 1994 as Holkerveen, and means bog near Holk.[2] The hamlet started in the 19th century as a peat colony.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Nijkerkerveen.[4]