Barsingerhorn

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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Barsingerhorn in the municipality of Niedorp.

Barsingerhorn (West Frisian: Barregórre) (52°47′N, 4°52′E) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Niedorp, and lies about 13 km north of Heerhugowaard. It received city rights in 1415.

In 2001, the town of Barsingerhorn had 251 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.053 km², and contained 101 residences.[1] The statistical area "Barsingerhorn", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 740.[2]

Until 1990, Barsingerhorn was a separate municipality.

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  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.


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