Hensbroek
| Hensbroek | ||
|---|---|---|
| Village | ||
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 The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hensbroek in the municipality of Obdam. | ||
| Coordinates: 52°39′N 4°53′E / 52.650°N 4.883°ECoordinates: 52°39′N 4°53′E / 52.650°N 4.883°E | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | North Holland | |
| Municipality | Koggenland | |
| Population (2001) | ||
| • Total | 758 | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Hensbroek, churchtower
Hensbroek is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Koggenland, and lies about 4 km east of Heerhugowaard.
Hensbroek was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1979, when it was merged with Obdam.[1]
In 2001, the village of Hensbroek had 758 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.23 km², and contained 284 residences.[2] The statistical area "Hensbroek", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1330.[3]
References
- ↑ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2006.
- ↑ 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.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Hensbroek". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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