Monnickendam | |
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Coordinates: 52°28′N 5°2′E / 52.467°N 5.033°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Waterland |
Area (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 1,536 ha (3,796 acres) |
• Land | 1,464 ha (3,618 acres) |
• Water | 72 ha (178 acres) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 9,915 |
• Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Postal code | 1140–1141[2] |
Area code | 0299[3] |
Monnickendam (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌmɔnɪkə(n)ˈdɑm]) is a city in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and lies on the coast of the Markermeer, about 8 km (5.0 mi) southeast of Purmerend. It received city rights in 1355 and was damaged by the fires of 1500 and 1513.