Katwoude is a village in the province of North Holland, Netherlands.

It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and lies on the coast of the IJsselmeer, about 2 km north of Monnickendam.

The village was first mentioned in 1310 as "lant van Kattwoude".

[3] The name of the village refers to a swamp forest (-woude) that grew on kattige soil.

This refers to the poor, lumpy peat soil around Katwoude.