Zaandam is a city located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel.
Location Map of Zaandam, Netherlands
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Where is Zaandam Located?
Zaandam is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Purmerend to the northeast and Haarlem to the southwest.
The city is part of the Zaanstad municipality, which covers an area of approximately 83.03 sq km (32.06 sq mi), and Zaandam has a population of around 80,000 people based on recent estimates.
Zaandam is known for its industrial heritage and nearby windmills, with key attractions including Zaanse Schans, Inntel Hotel Zaandam, Tsar Peter House, Czaar Peter Monument, Hembrug Terrain, and the Zaan River area.
Zaandam, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Zaandam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Zaanstreek area) |
| Established | 1811 (city status; older settlement origins) |
| Population | ~77,000 |
| Total Area | 23.42 sq km (9.04 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~3,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.4380掳 N, 4.8260掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1500鈥�1509 |
| Area Code | +31 75 |
| Major Waterways | Zaan River, canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Zaandam railway station connects to Amsterdam and beyond |
| Famous For | Industrial heritage, windmills nearby, modern architecture |
| Top Attractions | Zaanse Schans (nearby), Inntel Hotel Zaandam, Zaans Museum |
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Distance from Zaandam to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Zaandam to Amsterdam 鈥� 10 km (6 miles)
- Zaandam to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Zaandam to Haarlem 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Zaandam to The Hague 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Zaandam to Rotterdam 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Zaandam to Leiden 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Zaandam to Delft 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Zaandam to Eindhoven 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Zaandam to Tilburg 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Zaandam to Breda 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Zaandam to Groningen 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Zaandam to Zwolle 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Zaandam to Arnhem 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Zaandam to Nijmegen 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Zaandam to Maastricht 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Zaandam to Almere 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Zaandam to Amersfoort 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Zaandam to Apeldoorn 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Zaandam to Enschede 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Zaandam to Dordrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)