| Hijken |
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Hijken |
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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hijken in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe. |
| Country |
Netherlands |
| Province |
Drenthe |
| Municipality |
Midden-Drenthe |
| Population (2004) |
640 |
Hijken (52°54′N 6°30′E / 52.9°N 6.5°E / 52.9; 6.5) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 13 km south of Assen.
In 2001, the town of Hijken had 322 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.12 km², and contained 117 residences.[1] The statistical area "Hijken", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 890.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
