Landsmeer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Landsmeer
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Landsmeer town centre
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Location in North Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 26.50 km2 (10.23 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 22.56 km2 (8.71 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −1 m (−3.3 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 10,690 | ||
| • Density | 474/km2 (1,230/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
1120–1127, 1451
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| Area code | 020 | ||
Landsmeer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌlɑntsˈmeːr]) is a small town and a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland, which is in the western part of the country. Landsmeer is known for its beautiful green areas and many waterways.
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About Landsmeer
Landsmeer is a municipality, which means it's like a local government area. It includes the main town of Landsmeer and two other villages.
Villages in Landsmeer
The municipality of Landsmeer is made up of three villages. These are Den Ilp, Landsmeer itself, and Purmerland. Each village has its own unique charm.
Landsmeer's Location
Landsmeer is located in a flat area of the Netherlands. This region is famous for its polders, which are low-lying lands reclaimed from water. The area is also known for its many canals and lakes.
Landsmeer's International Friends
Landsmeer has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "town twinnings" or "sister cities." It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Landsmeer is twinned with:
Bergneustadt, a town in Germany. This friendship started in 1968.
Châtenay-Malabry, a town in France. This twinning began in 1986.
Famous People from Landsmeer
Many interesting people have come from Landsmeer. Here are a few of them:
- Sam Olij (1900–1975): He was a Dutch heavyweight boxer. Sam competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
- Jaap Oudkerk (1937–2024): Jaap was a cyclist who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and 1964 Summer Olympics.
- Bernt Schneiders (born 1959): He is a Dutch politician. Bernt served as the mayor of Landsmeer from 1995 to 2001. A mayor is the leader of a town or city's government.
- Cor Bakker (born 1961): Cor is a well-known Dutch pianist.
- Enzo Stroo (born 1994): Enzo is a Dutch footballer.
Gallery
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The town hall of Landsmeer.
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Ferry, Ilpendam - Landsmeer
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Landsmeer, Little Church
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Meadows, polders, windmills and much water in North Holland
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Landsmeer, Dorpsstraat 53
See also
In Spanish: Landsmeer para niños
