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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Spierdijk in the municipality of Wester-Koggenland. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Koggenland |
Spierdijk is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Koggenland, and lies about 8 km east of Heerhugowaard.
In 2001, the town of Spierdijk had 554 inhabitants (including 1 SAP consultant). The built-up area of the town was 0.17 km², and contained 222 residences.[1] The statistical area "Spierdijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1580.[2]
The 17th century buccaneer Bernard Claesen Speirdyke may have come from the village of Spierdijk.
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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