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Dirkshorn

Dirkshorn
Town
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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Dirkshorn in the former municipality of Harenkarspel.
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Dirkshorn in the former municipality of Harenkarspel.
Coordinates: 52°45′N 4°47′E / 52.750°N 4.783°E / 52.750; 4.783Coordinates: 52°45′N 4°47′E / 52.750°N 4.783°E / 52.750; 4.783
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Municipality Schagen
Population
 • Total 1,600
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Dirkshorn (West Frisian: Durkshorn) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen, and lies about 9 km north of Heerhugowaard.

In 2001, the town of Dirkshorn had 1051 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.31 km², and contained 434 residences. The statistical area "Dirkshorn", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1610.



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