Schermer
Schermer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɛrmər] ⓘ) is a former municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The name came from "skir mere", which means "bright lake" (ref. Groenedijk, 2000). Since 2015 it has been a part of Alkmaar.
Schermer | |
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Former municipality | |
Polder in Schermer | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in North Holland | |
| Coordinates: 52°37′N 4°49′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Alkmaar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.39 km2 (24.86 sq mi) |
| • Land | 61.39 km2 (23.70 sq mi) |
| • Water | 3.00 km2 (1.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −3 m (−10 ft) |
| Population (January 2021) | |
| • Total | data missing |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 1636, 1840–1847 |
| Area code | 072 |
| Website | www |
The municipality of Schermer included not only the Schermer polder, but also the polders Oterleek, Mijzenpolder, and Eilandspolder.
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