Harkema
| Harkema | |
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 Friesland |
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| • Total | c. 4,200 |
Harkema (West Frisian: De Harkema) is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland province, the Netherlands.
Harkema is in the eastern part of Friesland, 9 km north of Drachten. As of 18 December 2008, the village had a population of 4,228.
Harkema is home to the amateur football club, the Harkemase Boys. Cyclist Pieter Weening, who was the first Frisian to win a stage in the Tour de France, is from Harkema.
Population
| 1990 | 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | 2008 |
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| 4,215 | 4,254 | 4,296 | 4,291 | 4,278 | 4,273 | 4,275 | 4,283 | 4,292 | 4,228 |
External links
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