It is a part of the municipality of Schagen, and lies about 6 km north of Heerhugowaard.

The village was first mentioned in 1665 as "De Waedt Polder", and originally meant "polder enclosed by waterways".

[3] The polder mill Waarland was built around 1532.

It was in service until 1949 when a pumping station was installed.

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