Camperduin

Camperduin
"Welcome to Beach Camperduin" sign
Camperduin in the municipality of Bergen.
Bergen in North Holland.
Country	Netherlands
Province	North Holland
Municipality	Bergen

Camperduin (Kamperduin) is a small village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Bergen, and lies about 12 km northwest of Alkmaar.

In 2001, the village of Camperduin had 151 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0,06 km², and contained 64 residences.^[1] The wider statistical area of Camperduin has a population of around 310.^[2]

The village gave its name to the Battle of Camperdown which took place off the coast.

The hamlet Camp in 1729
The former church camp
The statue The Beach Vonder - Simon Gutker

References

↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-03-19. Retrieved 2007-01-24. . Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.
↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Gemeente Op Maat 2004: Bergen (NH.) .

Coordinates: 52°44′N 4°39′E / 52.733°N 4.650°E / 52.733; 4.650

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