Wijk aan Zee
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This article is about the town in the Netherlands. For the chess tournament commonly referred to as "Wijk aan Zee", see Tata Steel Chess Tournament.
Wijk aan Zee (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛi̯k aːn ˈzeː] literally Neighborhood at Sea) is a village on the coast of the North Sea in the municipality of Beverwijk, the province of North Holland of the Netherlands. The prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament[3] (formerly called the Corus chess tournament or the Hoogovens tournament) takes place there every year.
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Wijk aan Zee | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°30′N 4°36′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Beverwijk |
Area | |
• Total | 4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi) |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,175 |
• Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 1949[1] |
Dialing code | 0251 |
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Due to its seaside location, Wijk aan Zee has become a popular destination among tourists. This is reflected in the village economy, which consists of many bars and hotels.