Tuitjenhorn
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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Tuitjenhorn in the municipality of Harenkarspel. |
Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: Tutinghorn) ( ) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Harenkarspel, and 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
[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 January 1, 2005.