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Volendam | |
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 Volendam harbour | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 52°29′58″N 5°04′03″E / 52.49944°N 5.06750°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Edam-Volendam |
| Population (1 January 2021) | 22,715 |
Volendam (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌvoːlə(n)ˈdɑm] ) is a tourist town in the municipality of Edam-Volendam, province of North Holland, Netherlands, known for its streets, old fishing boats and the traditional clothing worn by some residents. The women's costume of Volendam, with its high, pointed bonnet, is one of the most recognizable of the Dutch traditional costumes, and is often featured on tourist postcards and posters. As of 1 January 2021, it has a population of 22,715. It is twinned with Coventry, England.