Anna Paulowna

Anna Paulowna (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɑnaː pəˈloːnaː] (listen)) is a former municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The former municipality derives its name from the Anna Paulownapolder, which was laid dry in 1846 during the reign of King William II of the Netherlands and in turn named after his wife, Queen Anna Paulowna of Russia. Since 2012, Anna Paulowna has been a part of the new municipality of Hollands Kroon.

For the former Queen of the Netherlands, see Anna Pavlovna of Russia.
Anna Paulowna
Former municipality
Church and the old center of the village Anna Paulowna.
Flag
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 52.87°N 4.87°E / 52.87; 4.87
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityHollands Kroon
Area
(2006)
 • Total78.81 km2 (30.43 sq mi)
 • Land74.43 km2 (28.74 sq mi)
 • Water4.38 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2007)
 • Total13,999
 • Density188/km2 (490/sq mi)
 Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1760-1766
Area code(s)0223, 0224
Websitewww.annapaulowna.nl

Population centres

The former municipality of Anna Paulowna consisted of the following cities, towns, villages and/or districts: Anna Paulowna, Breezand, Nieuwesluis, Van Ewijcksluis, and Wieringerwaard.

Transportation

The town is served by Anna Paulowna railway station.

Local government

The former municipal council of Anna Paulowna consisted of 15 seats. After the Dutch municipal elections of 2010 the seats were divided as follows:

  • PvdA - 4 seats
  • CDA - 5 seats
  • VVD - 5 seats
  • Lijst F.A. Leal - 1 seat

See also

References


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