Schermer
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Schermer was a municipality in North Holland, Netherlands, named after the 'bright lake' that once covered the area. It was formed through draining a large lake in the 17th century, dividing the land among investors. Since 2015, Schermer has been part of the larger municipality of Alkmaar.
Statistics
Area
64.44 km²
Population
5,359