Haarlem is a city in the western Netherlands, serving as the capital of the province of North Holland. Situated at an elevation of just two metres above sea level, the city lies along the Spaarne river and the Jan Gijzenvaart canal. It is classified as a major urban centre within the region, holding historic town rights and supporting a population of over 160,000 residents.
The city contains various residential areas and outlying districts, including the canal-side village of Spaarndam gem. Haarlem. Housing options are distributed across these different neighbourhoods, which range from the historic urban centre to the surrounding suburban districts.