De Hulk

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De Hulk
Hamlet
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De Hulk
Location in the Netherlands
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De Hulk
Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°38′N5°1′E / 52.633°N 5.017°E / 52.633; 5.017 Coordinates: 52°38′N5°1′E / 52.633°N 5.017°E / 52.633; 5.017
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Province North Holland
Municipality Hoorn

De Hulk is a hamlet and nature reserve in the municipalities of Koggenland and Hoorn in the Dutch province of North Holland.

Overview

De Hulk, which derives its name from a type of ship, is clamped between the villages Scharwoude and Berkhout (Koggenland) and the district Grote Waal (Hoorn).

The nature and recreation reserve is 58 acres (23.5 ha) and includes grazing cattle and sheep in the meadows beside the forest area. The area is also a canoe interchange station.

The hamlet consists of about 80 houses and 130 holiday homes. [1]

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References

  1. "De Hulk". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 April 2022.