Wieringermeer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wieringermeer
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Former municipality
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province |  North Holland |
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| Municipality | Hollands Kroon | ||
| Area
(2006)
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| • Total | 307.76 km2 (118.83 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 194.82 km2 (75.22 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 112.94 km2 (43.61 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2007)
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| • Total | 12,676 | ||
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) | ||
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | www.wieringermeer.nl | ||
Wieringermeer is a former municipality in the Dutch province of North Holland. Since 2012, it has been part of the new municipality of Hollands Kroon.
Images for kids
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The huge Lely pumping station lies at the southern end of Wieringermeer near Medemblik and functions to keep the polder dry.
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