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Broek in Waterland
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<p>Broek in Waterland is a village in the <a href="/facts/Provinces_of_the_Netherlands/kqYoVzuk">province</a> of <a href="/facts/North_Holland/MuTt7XSb">North Holland</a>, <a href="/facts/Netherlands/y8xn5stT">Netherlands</a>, with a population of about 2,745 inhabitants as of 2021. It is a part of the municipality of <a href="/facts/Waterland/6HtjQ7EF">Waterland</a>, and is situated about 8 km south of <a href="/facts/Purmerend/H06DWyhh">Purmerend</a> and 8 km northeast of <a href="/facts/Amsterdam/Xdd393bz">Amsterdam</a>. </p><p>In the 17th and 18th century, the village was a popular residence for merchants and seafarers from Amsterdam. Due to its monument status, much of its history has been preserved. </p>