Drechterland (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈdrɛxtərlɑnt]ⓘ) is a municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. The municipality was formed in 1979, in a merger of the former municipalities of Hoogkarspel, Westwoud and Oosterblokker. Its original name, Bangert, was changed to "Drechterland" in 1980. In 2006, the former municipality of Venhuizen was added to Drechterland.
Population centres
The municipality of Drechterland consists of the following towns, villages and districts: