Purmerend is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) north of Amsterdam, with Edam to the north and Zaandam to the southwest.
Location Map of Purmerend, Netherlands
About Map: The map showing location of Purmerend in Netherlands.
Where is Purmerend Located?
Purmerend is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) north of Amsterdam, with Edam to the north and Zaandam to the southwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 24.56 sq km (9.48 sq mi) and has a population of around 82,000 people based on recent estimates.
Purmerend is known for its market town history, with key attractions including Koemarkt Square, Purmerbos, Weidevenne Park, Purmerend Museum, Leeghwater Park, and the city center.
Purmerend, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Purmerend |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1410 (city rights) |
| Population | ~82,000 |
| Total Area | 24.56 sq km (9.48 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~3,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.5050掳 N, 4.9597掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1440鈥�1448 |
| Area Code | +31 299 |
| Major Waterways | Where River, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Purmerend railway station links to Amsterdam |
| Famous For | Historic market town, suburban living near Amsterdam |
| Top Attractions | Purmerend City Center, Koemarkt Square, Purmerbos Forest |
| Official Website |
Distance from Purmerend to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Purmerend to Amsterdam 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Purmerend to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Purmerend to Haarlem 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Purmerend to The Hague 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Purmerend to Rotterdam 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Purmerend to Leiden 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Purmerend to Delft 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Purmerend to Eindhoven 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Purmerend to Tilburg 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Purmerend to Breda 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Purmerend to Groningen 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Purmerend to Zwolle 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Purmerend to Arnhem 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Purmerend to Nijmegen 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Purmerend to Maastricht 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Purmerend to Almere 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Purmerend to Amersfoort 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Purmerend to Apeldoorn 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Purmerend to Enschede 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Purmerend to Dordrecht 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)