Harkema
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Harkema | |
Country | Netherlands |
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Province | Friesland |
Population | |
- Total | c. 4,300 |
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 1 January 2006, the village had a population of 4,292.
Harkema is home to the Netherlands' best amateur soccer clubs: The Harkemase Boys. Cyclist Pieter Weening, who was the first Frisian to win a stage in the Tour de France, is from Harkema.
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