Harenkarspel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːrə(n)ˌkɑspəl] ) is a former municipality in the ⓘNetherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. The main town of Harenkarspel was Tuitjenhorn. In 2013, Harenkarspel merged with Schagen and Zijpe into a new municipality, which is called Schagen.
Harenkarspel | |
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Former municipality | |
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Coordinates: 52°44′N 4°45′E / 52.73°N 4.75°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Schagen |
Area (2006) | |
• Total | 54.83 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
• Land | 54.03 km2 (20.86 sq mi) |
• Water | 0.80 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
Population (1 January 2007) | |
• Total | 15,922 |
• Density | 295/km2 (760/sq mi) |
Source: CBS, Statline. | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Website | www.harenkarspel.nl |
The former municipality of Harenkarspel consisted of the following villages: Dirkshorn, Eenigenburg, Groenveld, Kalverdijk, Kerkbuurt, Krabbendam, 't Rijpje, Schoorldam (partly), Sint Maarten, Stroet, Tuitjenhorn, Valkkoog, Waarland, and Warmenhuizen. The largest towns were Warmenhuizen and Tuitjenhorn. The town hall of Harenkarspel was located in Tuitjenhorn.
The municipal council of Harenkarspel consisted of 17 seats, which were divided as follows: