Wieringen (population: 8,451 in 2004) is a municipality consisting of the eponymous former island in the northwest of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.

The municipality covers an area of 212.50 km² (of which 185.73 km² water) and includes the following towns, villages and townships: Dam , De Haukes , De Hoelm , Den Oever , Hippolytushoef , Hollebalg , Noordburen , Oosterklief , Oosterland , Smerp , Stroe , Vatrop , Westerklief , Westerland .

Wieringen received city rights in 1432.

External links

• Official Website