Zaanstad is a municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Purmerend to the northeast and Haarlem to the southwest.
Location Map of Zaanstad, Netherlands
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Where is Zaanstad Located?
Zaanstad is a municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Purmerend to the northeast and Haarlem to the southwest.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 83.03 sq km (32.06 sq mi) and has a population of around 160,000 people based on recent estimates.
Zaanstad is known for its industrial heritage and historic windmills, with key attractions including Zaanse Schans, Zaandam Center, Hembrug Terrain, Zaan River, Czaar Peter House, and local museums and parks.
Zaanstad, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Zaanstad |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Zaanstreek area) |
| Established | 1974 (formed by municipal merger) |
| Population | ~160,000 |
| Total Area | 83.04 sq km (32.06 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,930 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�1567 |
| Area Code | +31 75 |
| Major Waterways | Zaan River, North Sea Canal |
| Transportation | Major rail and road connections; multiple stations including Zaandam station |
| Famous For | Industrial heritage, windmills, Zaanse Schans |
| Top Attractions | Zaanse Schans, Zaans Museum, Czaar Peter House, Zaan River waterfront |
| Official Website |
Distance from Zaanstad to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Zaanstad to Amsterdam 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Zaanstad to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Zaanstad to Haarlem 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Zaanstad to The Hague 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Zaanstad to Rotterdam 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Zaanstad to Leiden 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Zaanstad to Delft 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Zaanstad to Eindhoven 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Zaanstad to Tilburg 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Zaanstad to Breda 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Zaanstad to Groningen 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Zaanstad to Zwolle 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Zaanstad to Arnhem 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Zaanstad to Nijmegen 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Zaanstad to Maastricht 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Zaanstad to Almere 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Zaanstad to Amersfoort 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Zaanstad to Apeldoorn 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Zaanstad to Enschede 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Zaanstad to Dordrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)