Andijk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andijk
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Church of Andijk
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 Andijk
Location in Netherlands
Andijk
Location in North Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Municipality | Medemblik | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 22.85 km2 (8.82 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | -1.3 m (−4 ft) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 7,005 | ||
| • Density | 306.56/km2 (794.00/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
1619
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| Dialing code | 0228 | ||
Andijk is a village in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland. The village is right next to Lake IJssel.
The name Andijk means "at the dike." A dike is a wall built to hold back water. In 1667, a small church was built here. Andijk became its own independent town on January 1, 1812. This happened during the time when Napoleon was in power.
Andijk has very rich, fertile soil. This soil is great for farming. Farmers grow many vegetables and other crops here. The village also helps supply clean drinking water to the area.
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Getting Around Andijk
You can travel through Andijk using a bus. Bus service 132 runs every hour. It connects the village to the Hoorn NS railway station.
What is the Pilot Polder?
The Pilot Polder Andijk is a special area of land. It covers about 40 hectares. It was built in 1926 and 1927. This polder was a test area. It helped engineers learn how to build the larger Wieringermeer polder.
A polder is land that has been taken back from the sea. The Pilot Polder was reclaimed from the Zuiderzee. Today, this polder is used for fun activities. You can find holiday homes, a camp-site, and a beach there. The town's special song even mentions this polder!
Local News in Andijk
De Andijker is the local newspaper for the village. It has been published since 1921. You can also read it online. The newspaper shares daily news and old photos of Andijk.
Famous People from Andijk
- Bep Vriend (born 1946) is a famous bridge player. She was born in Andijk.
See also
In Spanish: Andijk para niños
