Bovenkarspel | |
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Town in the Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 52°41′52″N 5°14′38″E / 52.69778°N 5.24389°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Stede Broec |
Government | |
• Mayor (Municipality of Stede Broec) | Ronald Wortelboer (VVD) |
Area | |
• Total | 5.92 km2 (2.29 sq mi) |
• Land | 5.62 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
• Water | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 10,110 |
Bovenkarspel is a town in the municipality of Stede Broec in the Dutch province of North Holland. Situated in the West Friesland region, Bovenkarspel is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly its historical ties to horticulture and flower cultivation.