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Hijken, Drenthe

Netherlands

City52.8950° N, 6.4972° E

Hijken is a city in Drenthe, Netherlands. The recorded population is 640.

Population640
ProvinceDrenthe
Coordinates52.8950° N, 6.4972° E
CountryNetherlands
Rank in Netherlands#1,773 of 7,729

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About Hijken

At coordinates 52.90° N, 6.50° E, Hijken lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Drenthe in Netherlands.

Hijken has 640 inhabitants, making it the #1,773 most populated locality in Netherlands out of 7,729 registered.

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Cities in Drenthe

The Drenthe region of Netherlands is home to Hijken and other cities such as Assen, Emmen, Hoogeveen. Hijken has 640 inhabitants.

Assen68,836Emmen57,010Hoogeveen38,754Meppel30,697Coevorden14,600Marsdijk12,241Klazienaveen11,919Beilen9,495Bargeres9,060Emmer-Compascuum8,130

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Hijken includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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RheeveldCity
2.1 km
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EursingCity
2.4 km
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BrunstingCity · 85 inhab.
2.7 km
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OranjeCity · 395 inhab.
3.6 km
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BeilenCity · 9,495 inhab.
3.7 km
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LaaghalenCity · 100 inhab.
3.7 km
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KlateringCity
4 km
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HooghalenCity · 810 inhab.
4 km
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AltingCity
4.3 km
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BeilervaartCity
4.3 km
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LaaghalerveenCity
5.1 km
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LievingCity
5.2 km
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SmalbroekCity
5.8 km
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MakkumCity
5.8 km
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Ter HorstCity
5.9 km
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De PolleVillage
6.2 km
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HijkersmildeCity
6.3 km
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HoltheCity · 135 inhab.
6.5 km
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ZwiggelteCity · 220 inhab.
6.5 km
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SmildeCity
6.8 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hijken?

Hijken has a population of 640. It ranks #1,773 in Netherlands by population.

What province or state is Hijken in?

Hijken is located in Drenthe, Netherlands.

Where is Hijken located?

Hijken is located at coordinates 52.90° N, 6.50° E in Drenthe, Netherlands.

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