Heiloo, town and municipality in the Netherlands
Heiloo is a municipality in North Holland with around 17,000 residents, located between Amsterdam and Alkmaar. The town combines rural areas with modern neighborhoods and is characterized by open fields and water channels.
Heiloo developed from a small rural area and became a modern residential community over the 20th century. Urbanization transformed the region fundamentally while it retained its connection to water and farmland.
The town is easily accessible by car and public transport, as it sits between two larger cities. Visitors will find shops, schools, and recreational facilities that make up daily life here.
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