Anna Paulowna

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For the former Queen of the Netherlands, see Anna Pavlovna of Russia.
Anna Paulowna
Church and the old center of the village Anna Paulowna.
Church and the old center of the village Anna Paulowna.
Flag of Anna Paulowna
Flag		 Coat of arms of Anna Paulowna
Coat of arms
Location of Anna Paulowna
Coordinates: 52°52′N 4°52′E / 52.87, 4.87
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Government
 - Mayor A.J. Pennink (D66)
 - Aldermen F.T.S. van der Laan - (PvdA)
Mw. L.A.C. Franken-de Vries - (CDA)
 - Secretary M.H.A. Hazebroek
Area (2006)
 - Total 78.81 km² (30.4 sq mi)
 - Land 74.43 km² (28.7 sq mi)
 - Water 4.38 km² (1.7 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
 - Total 13,999
 - Density 188/km² (486.9/sq mi)
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postcode 1760-1766
Area code(s) 0223, 0224
Website: www.annapaulowna.nl

Image:Ltspkr.pngAnna Paulowna is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The municipality derives its name from the Anna Paulownapolder, which was laid dry in 1846 during the reign of King William II of the Netherlands and named in honour of his wife, Queen Anna Paulowna.

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[edit] Population centres

The municipality of Anna Paulowna consists of the following cities, towns, villages and/or districts: Anna Paulowna, Breezand, Nieuwesluis, Van Ewijcksluis, Wieringerwaard.

[edit] Local government

The municipal council of Anna Paulowna consists of 15 seats, which are divided as follows:

  • PvdA - 5 seats
  • CDA - 5 seats
  • VVD - 4 seats
  • Anna Paulowna Transparent - 1 seat

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Municipalities of North Holland
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