Drechterland (population: 10,378 in 2004) is a municipality in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The municipality covers an area of 24.08 km² (of which 0.16 km² water).

The municipality of Drechterland consists of the following towns, villages and townships: Hoogkarspel, Oosterblokker, Westwoud.

Westwoud

Westwoud is located about 4 km northeast of Hoorn. It received city rights in 1811.

External links

• Official Website (http://www.drechterland.nl)

Drechterland = 17 - MapQuest map of Drechterland (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Drechterland&country=nl)

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