Zijdewind

Zijdewind (West Frisian: Sidewind) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland.

It is a part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, and lies about 8 km north of Heerhugowaard.

The village was first mentioned in 1421 as Nuwe Nyedorper Zydwijnde, and means "sidewards located dike".

[4] The statistical area "Zijdewind", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 310.

[5] This North Holland location article is a stub.