Zaanstad, Industrial municipality in North Holland, Netherlands.
Zaanstad extends along the Zaan River and North Sea Canal, encompassing multiple districts including Zaandam, Koog aan de Zaan, and Wormerveer.
The establishment of Zaanstad occurred in 1974 through the consolidation of seven municipalities, transforming the region into a significant administrative entity.
The region maintains numerous windmills from the 17th century, with the Zaans Museum presenting exhibitions about local industrial development and traditions.
The municipality connects to Amsterdam through regular train services from Zaandam station, offering transportation options for its 156,901 residents.
The headquarters of Albert Heijn, the largest Dutch supermarket chain, operates from Zaandam, contributing to the municipality's economic strength.
Location: North Holland
Inception: January 1, 1974
Capital city: Zaandam
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Shares border with: Graft-De Rijp, Oostzaan, Wormerland, Velsen, Uitgeest, Amsterdam, Beverwijk, Heemskerk, Landsmeer, Alkmaar, Haarlemmermeer
Phone: +31075
Website: http://zaanstad.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.46970,4.77670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
SolaRoad
2.8 km
Assumburg
7.4 km
Czar Peter House
4.8 km
Hembrug
6.6 km
Zaans Museum
3.1 km
De Kat
2.8 km
Head office Albert Heijn
4.7 km
Nauerna
3.7 km
De Huisman
2.7 km
De Schoolmeester
695 m
De Waakzaamheid
2.5 km
Het Jonge Schaap
2.8 km
De Zoeker
2.9 km
Oud Haerlem Castle
6.9 km
De Bonte Hen
2.6 km
Wijkermeerpolder
6.6 km
Het Klaverblad
2.7 km
Water tower in Assendelft
977 m
Wormer- en Jisperveld
6.5 km
De Os
2.8 km
Fort aan de St. Aagtendijk
6.4 km
Kissing Couple XXXL
6.7 km
De Bleeke Dood
2.4 km
Assum
7 km
Fort benoorden Spaarndam
8.5 km
Bullekerk, Zaandam
4 km
Krommeniedijk
5.3 km
Houtrakpolder
6.6 kmReviews
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