Edam-Volendam Facts for Kids

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Edam-Volendam

Aerial view of Edam-Volendam

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Location in North Holland

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

24.78 km² (9.57 sq mi)

• Land

16.31 km² (6.30 sq mi)

• Water

8.47 km² (3.27 sq mi)

Elevation

−1 m (−3.3 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

28,925

• Density

1,773/km² (4,590/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

1130–1135, 1470–1477

Area code

0299

Edam-Volendam is a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in the northwest part of the country. This area is in the province of North Holland.

The municipality mainly includes two towns: Edam and Volendam. It sits on the western side of the Markermeer lake. This area is just north of another region called Waterland. In 2021, about 36,268 people lived here.

In 2016, another municipality called Zeevang joined with Edam-Volendam. This made the municipality bigger.

Famous People from Edam-Volendam
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Famous People from Edam-Volendam

Many interesting people have come from Edam-Volendam. They include artists, singers, and athletes.

Historical Figures

Geertje Dircx (born around 1610–1615 in Edam – died around 1656) was a close friend of the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn.
Boudewijn Hendricksz (died 1626) was a Dutch corsair (a type of privateer or sailor who attacked enemy ships). He later became an Admiral. He was also the mayor of Edam.
Trijntje Keever (1616–1633) was known as the tallest female person ever recorded. She was 2.54 metres (8 ft 4 in) tall when she passed away.
Maria Leer (1788 in Edam – 1866) was a Dutch religious figure.

Singers and TV Stars

Jan Keizer (born 1949 in Volendam) is a Dutch singer and composer. He was part of the popular pop band BZN.
Geraldine Kemper (born 1990 in Volendam) is a well-known Dutch TV presenter.
Bernadette (born Bernadette Kraakman, 1959 in Volendam) is a Dutch singer. She sang in the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest.
Maribelle (born Marie Kwakman, 1960 in Volendam) is another Dutch singer. She took part in the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest.
Jan Smit (born 1985 in Volendam) is a very famous Dutch singer, TV host, and actor. He is also a football director.
Piet Veerman (born 1943 in Volendam) is a Dutch pop musician.

Sports Stars

Coen de Koning, 1934

Wim Jonk (born 1966 in Volendam) is a Dutch football coach and former player. He played in 368 club games.
Coen de Koning (1879–1954) was a speed skater and cyclist.
Gerry Koning (born 1980 in Volendam) is a Dutch former footballer. He played in over 350 club games.
Arnold Mühren (born 1951 in Volendam) is a Dutch football manager and former midfielder. He played in 516 club games.
Gerrie Mühren (1946 in Volendam – 2013) was a Dutch footballer. He played in over 350 club games.
Henny Schilder (born 1984 in Volendam) is a Dutch football player. He played 375 club games with FC Volendam.
Pier Tol (born 1958 in Volendam) is a retired Dutch international footballer. He played in 344 club games.
Jack Tuijp (born 1983 in Volendam) is a retired Dutch football striker. He played in about 400 club games.