Slootdorp is a village in the
Dutch
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province of
North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of
Hollands Kroon
Hollands Kroon is a municipality located in the Northwest Netherlands. It was created on 1 January 2012, as a merger of four municipalities: Anna Paulowna, Niedorp, Wieringen, and Wieringermeer.Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations''Same ...
, and lies about 19 km southeast of
Den Helder.
The village has recently begun a revitalisation project where municipal owned dwellings to the centre have been replaced with modern homes.
The village is a local hub for farming and a small number of shops. Despite current economic trends, Slootdorp's population has been steadily dwindling. This has left the now rather quaint township in the ideal position of slowly becoming an enclave for those seeking a "Green Change"
The village is serviced by a number of the districts canals which intersect here. A number of local businesses still use these canals as the main method of transport of goods.
Gallery
File:Slootdorp - Nederlands Hervormde Kerk.JPG, Dutch Reformed church
File:Overzicht voorgevel van boerderij - Slootdorp - 20396650 - RCE.jpg, Farm in Slootdorp
File:Slootdorp - Boerderij, standaard M-type.JPG, Farm in Slootdorp
References
Populated places in North Holland
Hollands Kroon
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