Purmerend
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Purmerend is a city and municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, situated amidst reclaimed polders. Founded in 1410 by Willem Eggert with permission from Count William VI of Holland, it grew from a fishing village around the Purmermeer lake. The town received city rights in 1434 and flourished through agriculture after the draining of nearby lakes.
Statistics
Area
24.56 km²
Population
81,515