Stroet
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Stroet | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Former windmill | |
| Coordinates: 52°45′N 4°45′E / 52.750°N 4.750°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Schagen |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.7 m (−2.3 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 305 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1744[1] |
| Dialing code | 0224 |
Stroet is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen, and lies about 11 km north of Heerhugowaard.
The village was first mentioned in 1343 as Stroeden, and means "soggy area with shrubbery".[3] Stroet used to have a wind mill, but it was demolished in the early 20th century.[4]