Middenbeemster is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the former municipality of Beemster, and lies about 6 km northwest of Purmerend. Since 2022 it has been part of the municipality of Purmerend.
Middenbeemster | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Middenbeemster in the former municipality of Beemster. | |
| Coordinates: 52°32′54″N 4°55′11″E / 52.54833°N 4.91972°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Purmerend |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 3,628 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
In 2001, the town of Middenbeemster had 3628 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.82 km², and contained 1404 residences.[1] The slightly larger statistical area "Middenbeemster" has a population of around 3820.[2] The town is the birthplace of the painter Carel Fabritius.
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