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For the river in South Holland, see Gouwe (river). Hamlet in North Holland, Netherlands
Gouwe
Hamlet
Gouwe is located in NetherlandsGouweGouweLocation in the NetherlandsShow map of NetherlandsGouwe is located in North HollandGouweGouweLocation in the province of North Holland in the NetherlandsShow map of North Holland
Coordinates: 52°43′44″N 4°57′40″E / 52.72889°N 4.96111°E / 52.72889; 4.96111
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityOpmeer
Area
 • Total2.42 km (0.93 sq mi)
Elevation−0.4 m (−1.3 ft)
Population
 • Total240
 • Density99/km (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code1718
Dialing code0226

Gouwe is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Opmeer, and lies about 11 km northwest of Hoorn.

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1437 as "bij de Gowe", and refers to a stream. The etymology of the word is unclear. The centre of the hamlet has place name sign, however the remainder of the hamlet is unmarked. It used to home to 190 people in 1840.

References

  1. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 1718AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. "Gouwe - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. "Gouwe". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 May 2022.
Populated places in the municipality of Opmeer
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