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Opmeer
Church in Spanbroek
Church in Spanbroek
Flag of Opmeer
Flag
Coat of arms of Opmeer
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Opmeer in a municipal map of North Holland
Location in North Holland
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Government
 • Body Municipal council
Area
 • Total 41.94 km2 (16.19 sq mi)
 • Land 41.57 km2 (16.05 sq mi)
 • Water 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (May 2014)
 • Total 11,310
 • Density 272/km2 (700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Opmeerder
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1660–1663, 1715–1719
Area code 0226, 0229

Opmeer is a cool place in the Netherlands! It's both a town and a "municipality." A municipality is like a local government area that includes a main town and several smaller villages or districts around it. Opmeer is located in the province of North Holland, which is in the western part of the Netherlands. It's also part of a historical region called West-Frisia.

Exploring Opmeer's Villages

The municipality of Opmeer is made up of several different towns, villages, and districts. Think of them as different neighborhoods that all belong to the Opmeer family.

  • Aartswoud
  • De Weere
  • Gouwe
  • Hoogwoud
  • Opmeer (the main town)
  • Spanbroek
  • Wadway
  • Zandwerven

What is Topography?

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Map of the municipality of Opmeer, June 2015

Topography is all about the shape and features of the land. A topographical map, like the one you see here, shows you things like hills, valleys, rivers, and even roads. It helps you understand what the area looks like from above. This map shows the different parts of Opmeer and how they are laid out.

Famous People from Opmeer

Many interesting people have come from Opmeer and its surrounding villages. Here are a few who achieved great things:

  • Hendrik Bosch (1776–1864): Born in Spanbroek, Hendrik was a military officer. He also worked as a government official in a Dutch colony in Africa called the Dutch Gold Coast.
  • Johan Carel Marinus Warnsinck (1882–1943): From Hoogwoud, Johan was a Dutch naval officer. He was also a historian who wrote about the navy.
  • Albert Langereis (1888–1966): Albert, also from Hoogwoud, was a talented sports shooter. He even competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics in two different events!
  • Robert Slippens (born 1975): Robert was born in Opmeer and became a professional racing cyclist. He competed in the Summer Olympics three times, showing his dedication to the sport.
  • Jan Agema (1919–2011): Jan was a civil engineer from Opmeer. He became a professor at Delft University of Technology. He was also involved in designing and building the Delta Works, which are huge flood protection systems in the Netherlands.

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