Hijken
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hijken in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe. |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Midden-Drenthe |
| Population (2004) | 640 |
Hijken (52°54′N 6°30′E / 52.900°N 6.500°E) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 13 km south of Assen.
In 2001, the town of Hijken had 322 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.12 km², and contained 117 residences. The statistical area "Hijken", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 890.
The town is also known for its surrounding Neanderthal settlements. Late Neolithic Hat graves have been discovered dating to a Bronze Age settlement near Hijke.
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