Stede Broec facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stede Broec
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Broekerhaven waterway
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Location in North Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Established | 1 January 1979 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.37 km2 (6.32 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 14.63 km2 (5.65 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −1 m (−3.3 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 21,478 | ||
| • Density | 1,468/km2 (3,800/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
1610–1614
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| Area code | 0228 | ||
Stede Broec is a special kind of town area called a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in a part of the country called North Holland, specifically in the West-Frisia area.
The name Stede Broec has an interesting meaning. Stede means "city," and broec means "swamp." So, the name basically means "swampland city."
Exploring Stede Broec's Towns
The municipality of Stede Broec is made up of a few smaller towns and villages. These include:
- Bovenkarspel
- Grootebroek
- Lutjebroek
Where is Stede Broec Located?
Stede Broec is found in the region of West Friesland. This area is special because it was once protected by a large dike called the Westfriese Omringdijk. This dike kept the land safe from the high tides of the old Zuider Zee sea.
A Look at Stede Broec's History
The towns of Grootebroek and Bovenkarspel first received special "city rights" in 1364. This meant they had certain freedoms and rules, like a city. They were known together as Broek.
Later, in 1402, Lutjebroek also gained these city rights. The town of Hoogkarspel joined in 1403, and Andijk became the fifth town to join in 1786. However, in 1825, the city was split up into separate areas again.
Famous People from Stede Broec
Many interesting people have come from Stede Broec. Here are a few:
- Johannes Willebrands (1909–2006): Born in Bovenkarspel, he became a very important leader in the Roman Catholic Church, known as a Cardinal.
- Trudy van den Berg (born 1947): From Grootebroek, she is a singer. She was part of a popular Dutch music group called Saskia & Serge.
- Ed Groot (born 1957): Born in Grootebroek, he is a Dutch politician. Before that, he worked as a journalist and wrote for newspapers.
- Ria Brieffies (1957–2009): From Lutjebroek, she was a singer in the famous Dutch girl group Dolly Dots.
- Nina Buysman (born 1997): Born in Bovenkarspel, she is a professional racing cyclist who competes in bike races.
Images for kids
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Zesstedenweg, Grootebroek
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Liberation Monument, Grootebroek
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P.J. Jongstraat, Lutjebroek
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Sint Martinuskerk, Bovenkarspel
See also
In Spanish: Stede Broec para niños
