Waterland

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Waterland
The village Marken
The village Marken
Flag of Waterland
Flag		 Coat of arms of Waterland
Coat of arms
Location of Waterland
Location of Waterland
Coordinates: 52°28′N 5°02′E / 52.47, 5.03
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Area (2006)
 - Total 115.64 km² (44.6 sq mi)
 - Land 52.10 km² (20.1 sq mi)
 - Water 63.54 km² (24.5 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
 - Total 17,166
 - Density 329/km² (852.1/sq mi)
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website: www.waterland.nl

Image:Ltspkr.pngWaterland is a municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is located north of Amsterdam, on the borders of the IJsselmeer.

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[edit] Population centres

The municipality of Waterland consists of the following cities, towns, villages and/or districts: Broek in Waterland, Ilpendam, Katwoude, Marken, Monnickendam, Overleek, Uitdam, Watergang, Zuiderwoude.

[edit] Local government

The municipal council of Waterland consists of 17 seats, which are divided as follows:

  • CDA - 5 seats
  • GroenLinks - 3 seats
  • Waterland95 - 3 seats
  • Algemeen Belang - 2 seats
  • PvdA - 2 seats
  • VVD - 2 seats

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