Tuitjenhorn
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| Coordinates: 52°44′N 4°45′E / 52.733°N 4.75°ECoordinates: 52°44′N 4°45′E / 52.733°N 4.75°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Harenkarspel |
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| • Total | 3,100 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
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Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: Tutinghorn) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Harenkarspel, Tuitjenhorn is the main town of the Harenkarspel municipality. Tuitjenhorn lies about 9 km northwest of Heerhugowaard. In 2001, the town of Tuitjenhorn had 2487 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.56 km², and contained 942 residences.[1] The statistical area "Tuitjenhorn", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3200.[2]
[edit] Famous Tuitjenhorners
- Gerard Kuiper, Dutch/American astronomer
- Daniella van Graas, Dutch fashion model and actress
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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