Borger (Netherlands)

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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Borger in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.

Borger (52°55′N, 6°48′E) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, and lies about 18 km east of Assen.

In 2001, the town of Borger had 4724 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.6 km², and contained 2058 residences.[1] The statistical area "Borger", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 5110.[2]

Until 1998, Borger 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.