Monnickendam
Monnickendam | |
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Monnickendam in 2010 | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Monnickendam in the municipality of Waterland | |
| Coordinates: 52°28′N 5°2′E / 52.467°N 5.033°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Waterland |
| Area (2012) | |
• Total | 1,536 ha (3,800 acres) |
| • Land | 1,464 ha (3,620 acres) |
| • Water | 72 ha (180 acres) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 9,915 |
| • Density | 677.3/km2 (1,754/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 1140–1141 |
| Area code | 0299 |
Monnickendam (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌmɔnɪkə(n)ˈdɑm]) is a city in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and lies on the coast of the Markermeer, about 8 km (5.0 mi) southeast of Purmerend. It received city rights in 1355 and was damaged by the fires of 1499 and 1513.