Zaandam
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This article is about the Dutch city. For the cruise ship, see MS Zaandam.
Zaandam (Dutch pronunciation: [zaːnˈdɑm] ⓘ) is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is the main city of the municipality of Zaanstad and received city rights in 1811. It is located on the river Zaan, just north of Amsterdam.
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Zaandam | |
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Coordinates: 52°26′N 4°50′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Zaanstad |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | 76,804 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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The statistical district Zaandam, which encompasses both the city and the surrounding countryside, has about 76,804 residents.[1] Zaandam was a separate municipality until 1974, when it became a part of the new municipality of Zaanstad.[2]