Anna Paulowna

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For the former Queen of the Netherlands, see Anna Pavlovna of Russia.
Anna Paulowna
Former municipality
Church and the old center of the village Anna Paulowna.
Church and the old center of the village Anna Paulowna.
Flag of Anna Paulowna
Flag
Coat of arms of Anna Paulowna
Coat of arms
Location of Anna Paulowna
Coordinates: 52°52′N 4°52′E / 52.87°N 4.87°E / 52.87; 4.87Coordinates: 52°52′N 4°52′E / 52.87°N 4.87°E / 52.87; 4.87
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityHollands Kroon
Area
(2006)
 • Total78.81 km2 (30.43 sq mi)
 • Land74.43 km2 (28.74 sq mi)
 • Water4.38 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2007)
 • Total13,999
 • Density188/km2 (490/sq mi)
 Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1760-1766
Area codes0223, 0224
Websitewww.annapaulowna.nl

Anna Paulowna (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑnaː pəˈloːnaː] (About this soundlisten)) is a former municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The former municipality derives its name from the Anna Paulownapolder, which was laid dry in 1846 during the reign of King William II of the Netherlands and in turn named after his wife, Queen Anna Paulowna of Russia. Since 2012, Anna Paulowna has been a part of the new municipality of Hollands Kroon.

Population centres[]

The former municipality of Anna Paulowna consisted of the following cities, towns, villages and/or districts: Anna Paulowna, Breezand, Nieuwesluis, Van Ewijcksluis, and Wieringerwaard.

Transportation[]

The town is served by Anna Paulowna railway station.

Local government[]

The former municipal council of Anna Paulowna consisted of 15 seats. After the the seats were divided as follows:

  • PvdA - 4 seats
  • CDA - 5 seats
  • VVD - 5 seats
  • - 1 seat

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