Waterland
Waterland (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋaːtərlɑnt] ⓘ) is a municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. It is situated north of Amsterdam, on the western shore of the Markermeer. It is well-known for comprising the touristy towns of Broek in Waterland and Marken.
Waterland | |
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Marken, municipality of Waterland | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in North Holland | |
| Coordinates: 52°27′N 5°2′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Established | 1 January 1991 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Luzette Wagenaar-Kroon (CDA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115.66 km2 (44.66 sq mi) |
| • Land | 52.11 km2 (20.12 sq mi) |
| • Water | 63.55 km2 (24.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
| Population (January 2021) | |
| • Total | 17,312 |
| • Density | 332/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Waterlander |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 1140–1156, 1452–1454 |
| Area code | 0299 |
| Website | www |
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