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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

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