Oostwoud

Oostwoud is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Medemblik, and lies about 8 km north of Hoorn.

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Locality: Oostwoud
Region: Noord-Holland
Country: Nederland
Population: 875
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

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Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.native_name_lang: nl
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Oostwoud gemeente Medemblik.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view
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Settlement.map_caption1: The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Oostwoud in the municipality of Noorder-Koggenland. -->
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Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
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Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
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Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: North Holland
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality

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Oostwoud is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Medemblik, and lies about 8 km north of Hoorn.

== History == The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Oestenwoude, and means "eastern forest". Oost (east) has been added to distinguish from Midwoud and Nibbixwoud. Oostwoud developed in the Late Middle Ages as a peat excavation settlement. A large part of the village burnt down in 1710 due to arson.

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