Hooghalen

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caption = The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hooghalen in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe.

Hooghalen (coord|52|55|N|6|32|E|type:city(688)) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 9 km south of Assen.

It is located near the World War II deportation camp Westerbork. There is a museum and several memorials to those transported.

In 2001, the town of Hooghalen had 688 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.25 km², and contained 271 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm "Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001"] . (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).] The statistical area "Hooghalen", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1340.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://statline.cbs.nl/ "Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005"] . As of January 1, 2005.]

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