Drechterland

Drechterland () 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 cities, towns, villages and/or districts: 
Topography.
"Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Drechterland, June 2015"
Local government.
The municipal council of Drechterland consists of 17 seats, which are divided as follows: