Tuitjenhorn

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caption = The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Tuitjenhorn in the municipality of Harenkarspel.

Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: "Tutinghorn") (coord|52|44|N|4|45|E|type:city(2487)) 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.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm "Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001"] . (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).] 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.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://statline.cbs.nl/ "Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005"] . As of January 1, 2005.]

Famous Tuitjenhorners

*Gerard Kuiper, Dutch/American astronomer

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