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[[File:Gem-Oostzaan-OpenTopo.jpg|240px|thumb|Map of municipality of Oostzaan, 2022]]
'''Oostzaan''' ({{IPA-nl|oːstˈsaːn|-|Nl-Oostzaan.ogg}}) is a municipality and a town in the [[Zaanstreek]], [[Netherlands]], in the province of [[North Holland]]. The municipality had a population of {{formatnum:{{Dutch municipality population|Oostzaan}}}} in {{YEAR|{{Dutch municipality population|popbaseyear}}}}. Oostzaan has a total area of {{convert|{{Dutch municipality total area|Oostzaan}}|km2|abbr=on}} of which {{convert|{{Dutch municipality water area|Oostzaan}}|km2|abbr=on}} is water.
'''Oostzaan''' ({{IPA|nl|oːstˈsaːn|-|Nl-Oostzaan.ogg}}) is a municipality and a town in the [[Zaanstreek]], [[Netherlands]], in the province of [[North Holland]]. The municipality had a population of {{formatnum:{{Dutch municipality population|Oostzaan}}}} in {{YEAR|{{Dutch municipality population|popbaseyear}}}}. Oostzaan has a total area of {{convert|{{Dutch municipality total area|Oostzaan}}|km2|abbr=on}} of which {{convert|{{Dutch municipality water area|Oostzaan}}|km2|abbr=on}} is water.


Oostzaan&mdash;together with [[Westzaan]] and [[Assendelft]]&mdash;are considered the "mother towns" of the Zaanstreek (the region around the [[Zaan|River Zaan]]), of which they are the three oldest towns. Oostzaan also played a role in the [[Dutch East India Company|VOC]] and [[Dutch West India Company|WIC]] shipping and shipbuilding.
Oostzaan&mdash;together with [[Westzaan]] and [[Assendelft]]&mdash;are considered the "mother towns" of the Zaanstreek (the region around the [[Zaan|River Zaan]]), of which they are the three oldest towns. Oostzaan also played a role in the [[Dutch East India Company|VOC]] and [[Dutch West India Company|WIC]] shipping and shipbuilding.


In the 17th century Oostzaan had its own pirate, named [[Claes Gerritszoon Compaen|Claes Compaen]]. Originally sailing from the [[Netherlands]] as a legal pirate captain, in the possession of pirate letters, he soon began to raid ships for his private account, from the [[English Channel]], to the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and the African-Atlantic coast into even the [[Caribbean Sea]]. He liquidated the booty on the coast of [[Ireland]], later in [[Salé]] and the [[Barbary Coast]]. A street in Oostzaan is named for [[Claes Gerritszoon Compaen|Claes Compaen]].
17th century Oostzaan was the home of the pirate [[Claes Gerritszoon Compaen|Claes Compaen]]. Originally a [[privateer]] for the Dutch Republic, he soon began to act as a [[Piracy|pirate]], capturing several hundred ships.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeerovery.nl/history/compaan.htm |title=Privateers and Pirates: Claes Gerritszoon Compaen (1587-1660) |author=Bruyneel, M.|year=2005 |publisher=Isle of Tortuga|accessdate=6 May 2024 }}</ref> A street in Oostzaan is named after him.


The town has a [[Dutch Reformed Church|Reformed]] church with a cruciform groundplan, the Great Church (1760), which contains two ship models that recall the days when Oostzaan was an important sea-faring community. In the Oostzijderveld area of Oostzaan stands a windmill, De Windjager (The Wind Hunter).
The town has a [[Dutch Reformed Church|Reformed]] church with a cruciform groundplan, the Great Church (1760), which contains two ship models that recall the days when Oostzaan was an important sea-faring community. In the Oostzijderveld area of Oostzaan stands a windmill, De Windjager (The Wind Hunter).
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== Local government ==
== Local government ==
The municipal council of Oostzaan consists of 13 seats, which are divided as follows:
The municipal council of Oostzaan consists of 13 seats, which at the [[2022 Dutch municipal elections|2022 municipal elections]] divided as follows:<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=Oostzaan municipal election 2022 |url=https://www.verkiezingsuitslagen.nl/verkiezingen/detail/GR20220316/731099 |access-date=5 May 2024|website=verkiezingsuitslagen.nl|language=nl}}</ref>
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* Gemeente Belangen - 3 seats
* [[People's Party for Freedom and Democracy|VVD]] - 5 seats
* [[GroenLinks]] - 3 seats
* [[GroenLinks]] - 3 seats
* [[People's Party for Freedom and Democracy|VVD]] - 3 seats
* [[Christian Democratic Appeal|CDA]] - 2 seats
* [[Christian Democratic Appeal|CDA]] - 1 seat
* [[Labour Party (Netherlands)|PvdA]] - 2 seats
* [[Democrats 66|D66]] - 1 seat
* [[Democrats 66|D66]] - 1 seat
* Partij Luijendijk - 1 seat
* [[Labour Party (Netherlands)|PvdA]] - 1 seat
}}
}}

==Economy==
==Economy==
The poultry company [[Meyn Food Processing Technology]] is headquartered in Oostzaan.
The poultry company [[Meyn Food Processing Technology]] is headquartered in Oostzaan.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
[[File:ZelfportretJacobCornelisz.jpg|140px|thumb|Jacob Cornelisz, self-portrait, 1533]]
[[File:Portret van Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen Rijksmuseum SK-A-1405.jpeg|140px|thumb|Jacob Cornelisz, self-portrait, 1533]]
* [[Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen]] (before 1470 – 1533) a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and a painter
* [[Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen]] (before 1470 – 1533) a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and a painter
* [[Claes Gerritszoon Compaen]] (1587 in Oostzaan - 1660 in Oostzaan) a Dutch corsair, merchant, a [[privateer]] for the Dutch Republic and pirate
* [[Claes Gerritszoon Compaen]] (1587 in Oostzaan – 1660 in Oostzaan) a Dutch corsair, merchant, a [[privateer]] for the Dutch Republic and pirate
* [[Albert Heijn (businessman)|Albert Heijn]] (1865 in Oostzaan – 1945) a Dutch entrepreneur who founded [[Albert Heijn]], a Dutch supermarket chain
* [[Albert Heijn (businessman)|Albert Heijn]] (1865 in Oostzaan – 1945) a Dutch entrepreneur who founded [[Albert Heijn]], a Dutch supermarket chain
* [[Grietje de Jongh]] (1924 in Oostzaan – 2002) a Dutch sprinter, competed at the [[1948 Summer Olympics|1948]] and [[1952 Summer Olympics]]
* [[Grietje de Jongh]] (1924 in Oostzaan – 2002) a Dutch sprinter, competed at the [[1948 Summer Olympics|1948]] and [[1952 Summer Olympics]]
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* [[Trijnie Rep]] (born 1950 in Oostzaan) a Dutch former speed skater, who competed at the [[1972 Winter Olympics]]
* [[Trijnie Rep]] (born 1950 in Oostzaan) a Dutch former speed skater, who competed at the [[1972 Winter Olympics]]
* [[Charles Zwolsman Sr.]] (1955 in Oostzaan – 2011) a Dutch drug dealer and professional racecar driver
* [[Charles Zwolsman Sr.]] (1955 in Oostzaan – 2011) a Dutch drug dealer and professional racecar driver
* [[Rosemarijn Dral]] (born 1985 in Oostzaan) a Dutch politician, member of the [[Dutch House of Representatives]] since 2024


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Kerkbuurt 27, Oostzaan.JPG|Kerkbuurt 27, Oostzaan
File:Kerkbuurt 27, Oostzaan.JPG|Kerkbuurt 27, Oostzaan
File:Mill Twiske at Oostzaan in the morningsun at 21 November 2014 - panoramio.jpg|Mill Twiske at Oostzaan - panoramio
File:Mill Twiske at Oostzaan in the morningsun at 21 November 2014 - panoramio.jpg|Mill Twiske at Oostzaan
File:Zaanse schans straote.jpg|Zaanse schans straote
File:Zaanse schans straote.jpg|Zaanse schans straote
File:Church in the center of Oostzaan - panoramio.jpg|Church in the center of Oostzaan - panoramio
File:Church in the center of Oostzaan - panoramio.jpg|Church in the center of Oostzaan
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Latest revision as of 05:10, 1 September 2024

Oostzaan
Municipality
Street in Oostzaan
Street in Oostzaan
Flag of Oostzaan
Flag
Coat of arms of Oostzaan
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Oostzaan in a municipal map of North Holland
Location in North Holland
Coordinates: 52°26′N 4°53′E / 52.433°N 4.883°E / 52.433; 4.883
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
Government
[1]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorMarvin Polak (VVD)
Area
[2]
 • Total
16.08 km2 (6.21 sq mi)
 • Land11.53 km2 (4.45 sq mi)
 • Water4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total
9,689
 • Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1510–1511
Area code075
Websitewww.oostzaan.nl
Map of municipality of Oostzaan, 2022

Oostzaan (Dutch pronunciation: [oːstˈsaːn] ⓘ) is a municipality and a town in the Zaanstreek, Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The municipality had a population of 9,689 in 2021. Oostzaan has a total area of 16.08 km2 (6.21 sq mi) of which 4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) is water.

Oostzaan—together with Westzaan and Assendelft—are considered the "mother towns" of the Zaanstreek (the region around the River Zaan), of which they are the three oldest towns. Oostzaan also played a role in the VOC and WIC shipping and shipbuilding.

17th century Oostzaan was the home of the pirate Claes Compaen. Originally a privateer for the Dutch Republic, he soon began to act as a pirate, capturing several hundred ships.[5] A street in Oostzaan is named after him.

The town has a Reformed church with a cruciform groundplan, the Great Church (1760), which contains two ship models that recall the days when Oostzaan was an important sea-faring community. In the Oostzijderveld area of Oostzaan stands a windmill, De Windjager (The Wind Hunter).

Hamlets

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Oostzaan consists of several hamlets,

  • Achterdichting (Get Behind The Seal),
  • De Heul,
  • Kerkbuurt (church neighborhood),
  • Noordeinde (North end),
  • Zuideinde (South end).

Kerkbuurt and the northern part of Zuideinde are the center of Oostzaan.

Local government

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The municipal council of Oostzaan consists of 13 seats, which at the 2022 municipal elections divided as follows:[6]

Economy

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The poultry company Meyn Food Processing Technology is headquartered in Oostzaan.

Notable people

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Jacob Cornelisz, self-portrait, 1533
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  • Kerkbuurt 27, Oostzaan
    Kerkbuurt 27, Oostzaan
  • Mill Twiske at Oostzaan
    Mill Twiske at Oostzaan
  • Zaanse schans straote
    Zaanse schans straote
  • Church in the center of Oostzaan
    Church in the center of Oostzaan

References

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  1. ^ "Burgemeester" [Mayor] (in Dutch). Gemeente Oostzaan. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Postcodetool for 1511BD". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ Bruyneel, M. (2005). "Privateers and Pirates: Claes Gerritszoon Compaen (1587-1660)". Isle of Tortuga. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Oostzaan municipal election 2022". verkiezingsuitslagen.nl (in Dutch). 16 March 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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