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Oudkarpsel | |
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Village | |
![]() Former town hall | |
Coordinates: 52°42′N 4°48′E / 52.700°N 4.800°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Dijk en Waard |
Area | |
• Total | 5.56 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.6 m (−2.0 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,060 |
• Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | |
Dialing code | 0226 |
Oudkarspel is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is located in the municipality of Dijk en Waard, north of Noord-Scharwoude.
The village was first mentioned in 1094 as Aldenkercha. The current name means "old parish". Oudkarspel developed in the 11th century a linear settlement along the dike. In 1607, the village became a heerlijkheid and the manor house Oud-Karspel was built around 1640. The estate was damaged by war in 1799 and demolished in 1808.
The Dutch Reformed church is a three aisled basilica-like church. The tower without a spire used to date from the 13th century. In 1969, the church was completely destroyed in a fire, and was rebuilt in a basic style.
Oudkarspel was home to 704 people in 1840. It was a separate municipality until 1941, when the new municipality of Langedijk was created. In 2022, it became part of the new municipality of Dijk en Waard.