De Rijp
De Rijp is a village and former island in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Alkmaar, and lies about 10 km northwest of Purmerend, between the Schermer and the Beemster polders. Before the poldering of the lakes surrounding it, De Rijp was famous for its herring industry. Today it is known for its characteristic rijksmonuments, which include some of the oldest wooden houses of North Holland.
De Rijp | |
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Village | |
Drawbridge and Grote Dam (right: the Town hall) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
De Rijp Location in the Netherlands De Rijp Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 52°33′25″N 4°50′43″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Alkmaar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.38 km2 (1.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.7 m (−2.3 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 4,105 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1483 |
| Dialing code | 0299 |
De Rijp was a separate municipality until 1970, when it merged with Graft.
The statistical area "De Rijp", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4020.
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