Egmond - Definition and Overview

Bergen (population: 31,738 in 2004) is a municipality in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The municipality covers an area of 119.83 km² (of which 22.66 km² water). Its relative nearness to the North Sea makes it a popular destination for tourists, especially Germans from the heavily industrialized Ruhr Area.

The municipality of Bergen consists the following towns, villages and townships: Aagtdorp, Bergen aan Zee, Bregtdorp, Camperduin, Catrijp, Egmond aan den Hoef, Egmond aan Zee, Egmond-Binnen, Groet, Hargen, Schoorl, Schoorldam.

See also: Count of Egmont.

External links

• Official Website (http://www.bergen-nh.nl)
• Detailed maps of all villages (http://www.bespagina.nl/)
• http://www.plattegronden.nl/gemeentebergen/ More maps

Bergen, North Holland = 9 - MapQuest map of Bergen, North Holland (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Bergen%2C_North_Holland&country=nl)