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Winkel, North Holland

Winkel
Village
Coat of arms of Winkel
Coat of arms
LocatieNiedorp.png
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Winkel in the former municipality of Niedorp.
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Winkel in the former municipality of Niedorp.
Coordinates: 52°45′7″N 4°54′13″E / 52.75194°N 4.90361°E / 52.75194; 4.90361Coordinates: 52°45′7″N 4°54′13″E / 52.75194°N 4.90361°E / 52.75194; 4.90361
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Municipality Hollands Kroon
Population
 • Total 2,970
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Winkel is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, and lies about 11 km north of Heerhugowaard.

Winkel was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Niedorp.

In 2007, the village of Winkel had 2,970 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 1.1 km², and contained 861 residences. The statistical area "Winkel", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2,650.


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