Zuid-Scharwoude

Zuid-Scharwoude (West Frisian: Sûd-Skerwou) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is located in the municipality of Dijk en Waard, about 8 km northwest of Alkmaar.

Zuid-Scharwoude
Village
Dutch Reformed church
Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 52°41′N 4°49′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	North Holland
Municipality	Dijk en Waard
Area [1]
• Total	5.02 km2 (1.94 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	−0.4 m (−1.3 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	6,385
• Density	1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	1722[1]
Dialing code	0226

History

The village was first mentioned in 1094 as Sudrekercha. The current name means "southern forest near Schoorl". Zuid (south) was added to distinguish from Noord-Scharwoude.^[3][4] Zuid-Scharwoude developed in the 11th century as a linear settlement along a dike.^[5]

The Dutch Reformed church was built in the 15th century as a replacement of a 12th-century church, and renovated in 1819. In 1905, the tower collapsed and the church was shortened with a built-in tower.^[5]

Zuid-Scharwoude was home to 626 people in 1840.^[6] It was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1941, when it became a part of Langedijk.^[7] It used to be the capital of Langedijk. Since 2022 it has become part of the new municipality of Dijk en Waard.^[6]

Gallery

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  Bar in Zuid-Scharwoude
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  Statue in Zuid-Scharwoude

See also

• Scharwoude, Langendijk