Bovenkarspel

Bovenkarspel
Town in the Netherlands
Windmill "Ceres"
Coordinates: 52°41′52″N 5°14′38″E / 52.69778°N 5.24389°E / 52.69778; 5.24389
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityStede Broec
First name reference1193
Named afterParish
Neighbourhoods4
Government
  Mayor (Stede Broec)Ronald Wortelboer (VVD)
Area
  Total
5.92 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
  Land5.62 km2 (2.17 sq mi)
  Water0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi)
Highest elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
  Total
10,110
  Density1,838/km2 (4,760/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
1611
Area code0228

Bovenkarspel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈboːvə(n)ˌkɑrspəl]) is a town in the municipality of Stede Broec in the Dutch province of North Holland. Situated in the West Friesland region, Bovenkarspel is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly its historical ties to horticulture and flower cultivation.