Langeraar

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Langeraar
buurtschap
Coordinates: 52°11′42″N4°42′32″E / 52.19500°N 4.70889°E / 52.19500; 4.70889
Country Netherlands
Province Zuid-Holland
Municipality Nieuwkoop
Population
 (2004)
2,310

Langeraar is a village in the community of Nieuwkoop, which is located in the Nederlandse province of Zuid-Holland. The village has 2310 inhabitants (2004).


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