Noorder-Koggenland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Noorder-Koggenland
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| Country | Kingdom of the Netherlands | |
| Constituent country |  Netherlands |
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| Province | North Holland | |
| Municipality | Medemblik | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 51.00 km2 (19.69 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 51.00 km2 (19.69 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,501 | |
| • Density | 206/km2 (530/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Website | www.noorder-koggenland.nl | |
Noorder-Koggenland (which you can pronounce as "NOOR-der KOG-gen-land") was a special kind of local government area called a municipality in the Netherlands. It was located in the province of North Holland.
One of the towns in Noorder-Koggenland, called Abbekerk, got special "city rights" way back in 1414. This meant it had certain freedoms and privileges, like being able to hold markets.
In 2007, Noorder-Koggenland joined with another municipality to become part of Medemblik. So, it's not a separate municipality anymore.
What Was Noorder-Koggenland?
Noorder-Koggenland was a municipality, which is like a local government area. It was responsible for things like local roads and services for the people living there. It was located in the beautiful Dutch province of North Holland.
The area was known for its quiet, rural feel. It had a mix of small towns and villages. People lived and worked there, often in farming or other local businesses.
Towns and Villages
The municipality of Noorder-Koggenland was made up of several interesting places. These included towns, villages, and smaller districts. Each had its own unique character and history.
Here are the main places that were part of Noorder-Koggenland:
- Abbekerk
- Benningbroek
- Hauwert
- Lambertschaag
- Midwoud
- Oostwoud
- Opperdoes
- Sijbekarspel
- Twisk
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Noorder-Koggenland.
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A map showing the location of Noorder-Koggenland in 2006.
