Amsterdam-Noord | |
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 View of Saint Augustine's Church in Nieuwendam, Amsterdam-Noord | |
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 Amsterdam-Noord (green) as part of Amsterdam | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Amsterdam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.01 km2 (18.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 91,324 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Website | https://www.amsterdam.nl/stadsdelen/noord/ |
Amsterdam-Noord (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɑmstərdɑmˈnoːrt]; English: North Amsterdam) is a borough of Amsterdam, Netherlands with a population of about 90,000. The IJ, the body of water which separates it from Amsterdam-Centrum and the rest of the city, is situated southwest of Amsterdam-Noord. The borough, which has an area of 49.01 km2 (18.92 square miles), borders the municipalities of Zaanstad, Oostzaan, Landsmeer and Waterland to the north, all part of the province of North Holland like Amsterdam. It borders the Markermeer to the east.
Amsterdam-Noord is mostly home to families who prefer it to the expensive, touristy and crowded Centrum, West and Zuid boroughs. It remains geographically close to major city landmarks, including Amsterdam Centraal station, the Royal Palace and the Rokin. Amsterdam-Noord is best known for its typical wooden houses (mainly located in Schellingwoude and Nieuwendam), historical areas with a low population density (Landelijk Noord) and large open spaces (especially Durgerdam and Ransdorp).