Hilversum

Hilversum () is a city and municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. Located in the heart of the Gooi, it is the largest urban centre in that area. It is surrounded by heathland, woods, meadows, lakes and smaller towns. Hilversum is part of the Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe, and the Amsterdam metropolitan area; it is about 22km southeast of Amsterdam's city centre and about 15km north of Utrecht.

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Hilversum is a city in the Netherlands located between Amsterdam and Utrecht, serving as the main urban hub for the Gooi region and part of the larger Randstad conurbation. The city is notable for its position within a scenic landscape of heathland, woods, and lakes, making it a significant population center connecting two of the Netherlands' major cities.

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Settlement.name: Hilversum
Settlement.settlement_type: City and municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Gemeentehuishilversum.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Hilversum Town Hall
Settlement.image_flag: Hilversum vlag.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 100x67px
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Hilversum.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 100x80px
Settlement.image_map: Map - NL - Municipality code 0402 (2009).svg
Settlement.map_alt: Highlighted position of Hilversum in a municipal map of North Holland
Settlement.map_caption: Location in North Holland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: North Holland
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Amsterdam metropolitan area
Settlement.seat_type: Town Hall

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: Hilversummer
Population: 91235
Area: 46.24
Elevation: 15
Official website: hilversum.nl
Image: Raadhuis Hilversum2.jpg
Households: 40652
Dialing code: 035

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postal code: 1200–1223
Commons category: Hilversum
Commons gallery: Hilversum
email address: mailto:[email protected]
P8168: Taquari River

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Town
Geography
International
History
Culture
Broadcasting
Transport
Airport
Railway
Public buses
Local bus lines
Regional bus lines
Local government
Government
Notable residents
Public service & public thinking
The arts
Science & business
Sport
Gallery
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The city is home to several major radio, television, and newspaper companies such as NOS. Hilversum is thus known for being the mediastad (media city) of the Netherlands.