Harkema

Harkema
De Harkema (West Frisian)
Opeinde
Village
Reformed church
Location in Achtkarspelen municipality
Harkema
Location in the Netherlands
Harkema
Harkema (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°11′N 6°8′E / 53.183°N 6.133°E / 53.183; 6.133
Country Netherlands
Province Friesland
Municipality Achtkarspelen
Area
  Total
6.53 km2 (2.52 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
4,295
  Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Postal code
9281
Dialing code0512

Harkema (West Frisian: De Harkema) is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

Harkema is in the eastern part of Friesland, 9 km (6 mi) north of Drachten. It was once known as Harkema-Opeinde. As of January 2017, the village had a population of 4,295.