Westerland, Netherlands

Westerland is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, and lies about 13 km southeast of Den Helder.

Westerland
Village
Dutch Reformed church
Dutch Reformed church
Westerland is located in Netherlands
Westerland
Westerland
Location in the Netherlands
Westerland is located in North Holland
Westerland
Westerland
Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°54′N 4°56′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityHollands Kroon
Area
[1]
 • Total4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
3.9 m (12.8 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total780
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1778[1]
Dialing code0227

The village was first mentioned in 1343 or 1344 as "van Westenlande", and means "western land". It was located on the former island of Wieringen. Wester (western) has been added to distinguish from Oosterland.[3]

The Dutch Reformed church is a single aisled church. The tower dates from around 1500. The current roof was probably added during the 1913 restoration.[4]

  • Street view
    Street view
  • Villa in Westerland
    Villa in Westerland

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 30 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 1778JE". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  3. "Westerland - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  4. Ronald Stenvert & Saskia van Ginkel-Meester (2006). "Westerland" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. Retrieved 30 April 2022.


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