Stroet

Stroet is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen, and lies about 11 km north of Heerhugowaard.

Stroet
Village
Former windmill
Former windmill
Stroet is located in Netherlands
Stroet
Stroet
Location in the Netherlands
Stroet is located in North Holland
Stroet
Stroet
Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°45′N 4°45′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalitySchagen
Area
  Total0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi)
Elevation−0.7 m (−2.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total315
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1744[1]
Dialing code0224

The village was first mentioned in 1343 as Stroeden, and means "soggy area with shrubbery".[3] Stroet used to have a wind mill, but it was demolished in the early 20th century.[4]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 1744EG". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. "Stroet - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. "Stroet". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 May 2022.
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