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Andijk The name Andijk comes from the Dutch "aan de dijk", which translates into English as "on the dike". In 1667, a small church was built. During the French Napoleonic occupation, Andijk became an independent municipality on 1 January 1812 by imperial decree of 21 October 1811 . Andijk has fertile clay soil with agriculture and vegetable horticulture. Andijk is also an important supplier of drinking water for the region. The 40 ha size test polder, which was made in 1926-1927 in the Zuiderzee as a test run for making the Wieringermeerpolder, is located at Andijk. The polder used for recreation, including facilities for overnight stays, such as several camp-sites, two hunting points, and a beach.
[edit] Local governmentThe municipal council of Andijk consists 13 seats, which are divided as follows:
[edit] Public TransportationBus service 132 operates hourly through Andijk at roughly xx.30 each hour during the day. Use the bus to Hoorn NS (Hoorn railway station) which takes 45 minutes and connects with trains at Hoorn railway station. See [1] to plan your journey from Hoorn. [edit] News"De Andijker", the local newspaper since 1921, can also be read on the Internet. It includes daily news and (historical) photos of the village and its inhabatants. [edit] References
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