Driehuizen is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Alkmaar, and lies about 8 km south of the city of Alkmaar. The name literally means Three houses, and was first mentioned in 1639.[3]
Driehuizen | |
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Village | |
![]() View on Driehuizen from the canal | |
Coordinates: 52°35′N 4°48′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Alkmaar |
Area | |
• Total | 4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | −2.2 m (−7.2 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 245 |
• Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 1844[1] |
Dialing code | 0299 |
Driehuizen developed on the former island of Schermereiland [nl]. According to legend, there were three houses in 1603.[4] After the Schermer was poldered in 1635, it received a road connection to Zuidschermer.[4] Driehuizen was home to 156 people in 1840.[5]
The former Dutch Reformed church is an aisleless church with wooden tower which was built in 1912 as a replacement of the 1648 church. It is nowadays used as village house.[4]
Populated places in the municipality of Alkmaar | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in North Holland |
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