Castricum

Castricum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɑstrikʏm] ) is a municipality and a town in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands.

Castricum
Street in Castricum
Location in North Holland
Coordinates: 52°33′N 4°40′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorKaren Heerschop (VVD)
Area
  Total60.40 km2 (23.32 sq mi)
  Land49.68 km2 (19.18 sq mi)
  Water10.72 km2 (4.14 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total36,086
  Density726/km2 (1,880/sq mi)
DemonymCastricummer
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1489, 1900–1906, 1920–1921
Area code0251
Websitewww.castricum.nl

Castricum is a seaside town in the province of North Holland. It attracts tourists who come mainly to visit the beach and nearby dune landscape. Lake of Alkmaar-Uitgeest is in the vicinity, with facilities for sailing and windsurfing.

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