Zuid-Scharwoude
Village in North Holland, Netherlands
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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 | |
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Village | |
Dutch Reformed church | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Zuid-Scharwoude Location in the Netherlands  Zuid-Scharwoude Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 52°41′N 4°49′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Dijk en Waard |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.02 km2 (1.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.4 m (−1.3 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 6,875 |
| • Density | 1,370/km2 (3,550/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
Bar in Zuid-Scharwoude
Statue in Zuid-Scharwoude
