Holland New York Map

About Holland, New York

Holland is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. Holland is located at 40.5865°N, 73.8179°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14080.

Holland is a place where the land itself seems to exhale the salty tang of the nearby Atlantic, a subtle perfume carried on the ever-present breeze. It lies 5.7 miles east-south-east of Georgetown Brooklyn, NY (from Georgetown Brooklyn, NY: bearing 118°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-south-east of Brooklyn. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, yielding character, a landscape of low-lying plains and marshes that gently slope towards the water's edge. Here and there, stands of sturdy oak and pine break the expanse, their branches often adorned with the fine mist that can settle in during the cooler months, lending a softened, almost ethereal quality to the afternoon light. The very air feels thick with the promise of coastal life, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin and whispers of the ocean's vastness. The history of Holland is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the fertile, albeit flat, earth. For generations, its inhabitants have drawn sustenance from both, their livelihoods historically tied to fishing fleets that once navigated these waters and to the cultivation of crops in the rich, dark soil. While the large-scale fishing industry has shifted, the echoes of that maritime past can still be felt in the weathered docks and the stories passed down. Today, Holland's economy is a more varied affair, a blend of local businesses catering to residents and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its proximity to the coast. There's a distinct character to Holland, a sense of unhurried competence in the way the community goes about its daily life, a quiet resilience that mirrors the enduring spirit of the land itself.

About This Holland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holland, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.586494, -73.817912. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Holland and Queens County.

Detailed location data for Holland includes the ZIP code (11693), telephone area code (516, 716), county seat of Queens County, and school district assignment (Holland Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Holland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.