Katwoude
Katwoude is a town in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and lies on the coast of the IJsselmeer, about 2 km north of Monnickendam.
Katwoude | |
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 The statistical district of Katwoude in the municipality of Waterland. | |
| Coordinates: 52°28′N 5°3′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province |  North Holland |
| Municipality | Waterland |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Katwoude was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1991, when it became part of Waterland.[1]
The statistical area "Katwoude", which covers the area of the former municipality, has a population of around 230.[2]
Gallery
Polder windmill
Farm in Katwoude
Monnickendam seen from Katwoude
Jacobshoeve cheese factory
References
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Gemeente Op Maat 2004: Waterland .
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Katwoude". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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