Westeinde is a hamlet in the municipality of Enkhuizen in the Dutch province of North Holland.
Westeinde | |
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Hamlet | |
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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.