Coordinates: 52°14′N 5°11′E / 52.23°N 5.18°E / 52.23; 5.18
| Hilversum | ||
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| Motto: Hilversum Mediastad | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | North Holland | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Pieter Broertjes – (PvdA) | |
| • Aldermen | B. Hammer – (PvdA) E. Boog – (CDA) O.J.M.E. Meeuwissen – (CDA) J.J.M.P. Rensen – (PvdA) Mw. K.J. Walters-Vos – (SP) |
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| • Secretary | J.H. van der Vegt | |
| Area(2006) | ||
| • Total | 46.24 km2 (17.85 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 45.59 km2 (17.60 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi) | |
| Population (February 1, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 85,539 | |
| • Density | 1,835/km2 (4,750/sq mi) | |
| • Randstad | 6,659,300 | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST(UTC+2) (UTC) | |
| Postcode | 1200–1223 | |
| Area code(s) | 035 | |
| Website | www.hilversum.nl | |
Hilversum is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Located in the region called "'t Gooi", it is the largest town in that area. It is surrounded by heathland, woods, meadows, lakes, and smaller villages. Hilversum is part of the Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe.
Read more about Hilversum: The Town of Hilversum, History, Culture, Transport, Local Government, Born in Hilversum