Bovenkarspel
Bovenkarspel | |
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Town in the Netherlands | |
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Coat of arms | |
Interactive map of Bovenkarspel | |
| Coordinates: 52°41′52″N 5°14′38″E / 52.69778°N 5.24389°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Stede Broec |
| First name reference | 1193 |
| Named after | Parish |
| Neighbourhoods | 4 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (Stede Broec) | Ronald Wortelboer (VVD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.92 km2 (2.29 sq mi) |
| • Land | 5.62 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (dyke) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −2 m (−6.6 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 10,125 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 1611 |
| Area code | 0228 |
Bovenkarspel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈboːvə(n)ˌkɑrspəl]) is a town in the municipality of Stede Broec in the Dutch province of North Holland. Situated in the West Friesland region, Bovenkarspel is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly its historical ties to horticulture and flower cultivation.