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Stede Broec
Municipality
Town hall of Stede Broec
Town hall of Stede Broec
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Highlighted position of Stede Broec in a municipal map of North Holland
Location in North Holland
Coordinates: 52°42′N 5°14′E / 52.700°N 5.233°E / 52.700; 5.233Coordinates: 52°42′N 5°14′E / 52.700°N 5.233°E / 52.700; 5.233
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
RegionWest Friesland
Established1 January 1979
Named forMedieval name
SubdivisionsBovenkarspel (including Broekerhaven), Grootebroek, Lutjebroek
Government
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 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorRonald Wortelboer (Template:Polparty)
Area
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Elevation
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Population
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 • Total22,253
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Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1610–1614
Area code0228
Websitewww.stedebroec.nl

Stede Broec (nl; West Frisian Dutch: Stee Broek) is a municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West Friesland.

The municipality was established in 1979 through the merger of two former municipalities. Stede Broec encompasses three large settlements, Bovenkarspel, Grootebroek, and Lutjebroek, as well as the hamlets of Broekerhaven and Horn.

Etymology

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The name Stede Broec derives from the Middle Dutch words 'stede' (meaning a place or city) and 'broec' or 'broek' (meaning swamp or marshland). The term broek is common in Dutch toponyms and reflects the peatland that characterised the area historically.

During the establishment of the municipality, the name Stede Broec was chosen as a nod to the stede Grootebroek union in the Middle Ages. In the West-Frisian dialect the name is pronounced as Stee Broek.

History

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Grootebroek and Bovenkarspel received city rights in 1364 together, under the name of 'Broek'. In 1402, Lutjebroek shared in the city rights and Hoogkarspel joined in 1403. Andijk was the fifth to join in 1786. In 1825 the city was dissociated.

Geography

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Stede Broec is located in the eastern part of the North Holland peninsula, on the northern shore of the Markermeer lake. It lies within the West Friesland region, characterised predominantly by low-lying, flat polder landscapes. The only elevated areas are the dykes, such as the Westfriese Omringdijk, which protect the land from flooding. Administratively, Stede Broec falls under the safety region Noord-Holland Noord and the jurisdiction of the Hollands Noorderkwartier water board.

File:Zicht vanuit de polder op Johannes de Doper, Grootebroek.JPG
View of Grootebroek from the nearby polder.

The municipality is intersected by waterways and canals that have historically supported transport and irrigation. Its proximity to the Markermeer and the larger IJsselmeer lakes has influenced both the local climate and economic activities. The fertile soil of the region supports extensive agriculture, especially the cultivation of vegetables and flower bulbs.

Natural areas nearby, including Het Streekbos and surrounding polders, provide recreational spaces and function as green buffers that separate urban areas.

Climate

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Stede Broec has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) strongly influenced by its proximity to the North Sea to the west, with prevailing westerly winds.

Summers are moderately warm with average daily highs from June to August ranging between 19–21 °C (66–70 °F). Temperatures of 30 °C (86 °F) or higher occur on average 1.8 days per year (2009–2018), placing Stede Broec in AHS heat zone 2. The town receives the most sunshine during late spring and early summer. Winters are mild, with average high temperatures in January typically around 5 °C (41 °F). Snowfall occurs occasionally, with a few snowy days each year. Stede Broec, like much of North Holland, lies in USDA hardiness zone 8b. Frosts mainly occur during spells of easterly or northeasterly winds from continental Europe, but due to surrounding bodies of water, nighttime temperatures rarely fall far below 0 °C (32 °F).

Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, with annual totals between 800 and 900 millimeters (31 to 35 inches). The wettest months are August and October, while January and February tend to be the driest. Average wind speeds range from 3 and 4 on the Beaufort scale, with stronger winds occurring in autumn and winter.

Topography

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File:Gem-StedeBroec-OpenTopo.jpg
Map of the municipality of Stede Broec, 2024

Demography

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Population centers

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The municipality of Stede Broec consists of the following cities, towns, villages and/or districts:

Politics

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The municipal council of Stede Broec consists of 19 seats, which at the 2026 municipal elections divided as follows:[5]

  • Rechts Stede Broec - 6 seats
  • Open en Duidelijk Stede Broec - 5 seats
  • CDA - 3 seats
  • VVD - 3 seats
  • PvdA/GroenLinks - 1 seat
  • Stem van Stede Broec - 1 seat

Notable people

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References

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  1. ↑ "Portefeuilleverdeling College" [Tasks division of the board] (in Dutch). Gemeente Stede Broec. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Template:Dutch municipality total area
  3. ↑ "Postcodetool for 1611KW". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  4. ↑ https://allecijfers.nl/gemeente/stede-broec/
  5. ↑ "Stede Broec municipal election 2026". verkiezingsuitslagen.nl (in Dutch). 18 March 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
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