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Hensbroek

Hensbroek
Village
Coat of arms of Hensbroek
Coat of arms
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The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Hensbroek in the municipality of Obdam.
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°E / 52.650; 4.883Coordinates: 52°39′N 4°53′E / 52.650°N 4.883°E / 52.650; 4.883
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Municipality Koggenland
Population (2001)
 • Total 758
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

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.

In 2001, the village of Hensbroek had 758 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.23 km², and contained 284 residences. 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.



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