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Oostzaan

Oostzaan is a town and former municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. Since January 1, 2016, it has been part of the municipality of Zaanstad. It lies along the Zaan River in the historic Zaanstreek region, near Amsterdam and the town of Zaandam.

The name Oostzaan reflects its location to the east of Zaandam. Historically, Oostzaan developed as a rural

The area is a small community of a few thousand residents. The landscape is characteristic of the

Transport and economy: Oostzaan is connected by regional roads and bus services, with the nearest rail access

community
with
agriculture
and
river
activities;
in
recent
decades
it
has
become
more
residential,
with
some
small-scale
industry
and
local
services.
Dutch
lowlands,
featuring
waterways,
dikes,
and
polder
land.
in
Zaandam.
Many
residents
commute
to
nearby
cities
such
as
Amsterdam
or
Zaandam.
The
broader
Zaan
region
is
known
for
its
industrial
heritage
and
water-management
traditions,
which
influence
the
local
character
of
Oostzaan.