Haarlem Essentials

Geography
Location	Between the coastal dunes and the Haarlemmermeer in the province of North Holland
Area	32.1 km2 (8% water)
Relative size	13th largest town in Holland
Status	Provincial capital of North-Holland
Population
Inhabitants	Nearly 150,000, 20% of foreign extraction
Distribution	Dutch 87%, Other Nationalities including non-EU European 11%, European(EU) 2%.
Density	5,000+ people per km2, 4th most densely populated town in Holland
English speaking expats	UK +/- 750, USA +/- 230, AUS/NZ +/- 60
Highest population	173,133 in 1967
Gender	+/- 5,000 more female inhabitants than male
Industry
Principle industries	Metal working, railway maintenance, shipyards, horticulture, printing, banknote production, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrotechnique and cocoa products
Service Industries	Provincial and national government administration, important shopping centre for the area, including the Bulb District and Haarlemmermeer