Broek in Waterland

Broek in Waterland
Broek in Waterland
Location in the Netherlands
Broek in Waterland
Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°26′10″N 4°59′39″E / 52.43611°N 4.99417°E / 52.43611; 4.99417
CountryNetherlands
Province North Holland
MunicipalityWaterland
Area
  Total
10.70 km2 (4.13 sq mi)
Elevation
−0.5 m (−1.6 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
2,745
  Density260/km2 (660/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1151
Dialing code020

Broek in Waterland is a village in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, with a population of about 2,745 inhabitants as of 2021. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and is situated about 8 km south of Purmerend and 8 km northeast of Amsterdam.

In the 17th and 18th century, the village was a popular residence for merchants and seafarers from Amsterdam. Due to its monument status, much of its history has been preserved.