Koggenland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Koggenland
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Wind mill in Koggenland
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Location in North Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Established | 1 January 2007 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 84.13 km2 (32.48 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 80.52 km2 (31.09 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 3.61 km2 (1.39 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −3 m (−9.8 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 22,425 | ||
| • Density | 279/km2 (720/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
Parts of 1600 and 1700 range
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| Area code | 0226, 0229, 072 | ||
Koggenland (which is Koggelân in the Frisian language) is a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It is located in the North Holland province of the Netherlands. It is also part of a region called West-Frisia.
Koggenland was created on January 1, 2007. This happened when two older municipalities, Obdam and Wester-Koggenland, joined together. The name "Koggenland" comes from the word "Kogge." In the Middle Ages, a "Kogge" was a special area. It included several villages that were under the same local rules.
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Villages and Hamlets in Koggenland
Koggenland is made up of many different villages and smaller settlements called hamlets. These places are where people live and work.
Main Villages of Koggenland
Here are the main villages you can find in Koggenland:
- Avenhorn
- Berkhout
- Bobeldijk
- De Goorn
- Grosthuizen
- Hensbroek
- Obdam
- Oostmijzen
- Oudendijk
- Rustenburg
- Scharwoude
- Spierdijk
- Ursem
- Wogmeer
- Zuid-Spierdijk
- Zuidermeer
Smaller Hamlets in Koggenland
These are some of the smaller hamlets within the municipality:
- Baarsdorpermeer
- Berkmeer
- De Hulk
- Kathoek
- Noord-Spierdijk
- Noorddijk
- Noordermeer
- Oosteinde
- Obdammerdijk
Understanding Koggenland's Landscape
This map shows the natural features and land forms of Koggenland. It helps us see how the land is shaped and where different places are located. The Netherlands is known for its flat land and many waterways, and Koggenland is a good example of this.
Famous People from Koggenland
Many interesting people have come from Koggenland or have strong connections to the area.
Historical Figures and Scientists
- Bernard Claesen Speirdyke (1663–1670): He was a Dutch buccaneer in the 17th century. A buccaneer was a type of pirate who operated in the Caribbean Sea.
- Jacob Clay (1882–1955): Born in Berkhout, Jacob Clay was a Dutch physicist. He is famous for his studies on cosmic rays, which are high-energy particles that come from space.
- Henk Jonker (1912–2002): From Berkhout, Henk Jonker was a Dutch photographer. He was very active during World War II, capturing important moments with his camera.
Sports Stars from Koggenland
- Ron Vlaar (born 1985): Ron is a Dutch footballer. He was born in Hensbroek and has played in over 300 club matches during his career.
- Jetse Bol (born 1989): Born in Avenhorn, Jetse is a professional Dutch road bicycle racer. He competes in cycling races on roads.
Images for kids
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Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Berkhout (viewed from the back)
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Voormalig Raadhuis, Grosthuizen
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Markermeer dike near Scharwoude
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Anna Hoeve, Berkhout
See also
In Spanish: Koggenland para niños
