Borger, Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°55′N 6°48′E / 52.917°N 6.800°E
| Borger | |
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 De dorpskerk van Borger | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Borger in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Borger-Odoorn |
| Population (1 januari 2009) | 4,800 |
Borger 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 can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 5110.[2]
Until 1998, Borger was a separate municipality.
Notable people from Borger
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Borger". Map of the municipality in 1868.
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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