Opmeer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Opmeer
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Church in Spanbroek
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Location in North Holland
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| 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)
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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?
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.
Images for kids
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This is a view of the former mayor's house in Opmeer.
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A charming village called Gouwe, near Opmeer.
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The "De Vier Winden" windmill in Hoogwoud, with a pumping station next to it.
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A view of the front and left side of a traditional farmhouse in Spanbroek.
See also
In Spanish: Opmeer para niños
