Broek in Waterland
Broek in Waterland | |
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| Coordinates: 52°26′10″N 4°59′39″E / 52.43611°N 4.99417°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Waterland |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.70 km2 (4.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.5 m (−1.6 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,745 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1151 |
| Dialing code | 020 |
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Broek in Waterland is a village in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, with a population of about 2,745 inhabitants as of 2021. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and is situated about 8 km south of Purmerend and 8 km northeast of Amsterdam.
In the 17th and 18th century, the village was a popular residence for merchants and seafarers from Amsterdam. Due to its monument status, much of its history has been preserved.