Westeinde is a hamlet in the municipality of Enkhuizen in the Dutch province of North Holland.
Westeinde | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
| Coordinates: 52°42′3″N 5°15′51″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Enkhuizen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1601[1] |
| Dialing code | 0228 |
Westeinde is located exactly between Bovenkarspel and the former city wall of Enkhuizen, adjacent to the Koepoort. Formally, Westeinde is a part of Enkhuizen. Westeinde is the most eastern point of De Streek.
Westeinde arose as a habitation just outside Enkhuizen's city walls. To this day, all along the road to which Westeinde originated are houses and businesses. The most important businesses in Westeinde are seed companies.