Hoogwoud



Hoogwoud (West Frisian: Hougwoud) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Opmeer, and lies about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) northeast of Heerhugowaard.
Hoogwoud received city rights in 1414. It was a separate municipality until 1979, when it was merged with Opmeer.