Tuitjenhorn
Village in North Holland, Netherlands
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Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: Tutinghorn) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen. Tuitjenhorn was the main village of the former Harenkarspel municipality. Tuitjenhorn lies about 9 km northwest of Heerhugowaard.
Tuitjenhorn | |
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Church of Saint James | |
  Tuitjenhorn Location in the Netherlands  Tuitjenhorn Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 52°44′N 4°45′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Schagen |
| Area | |
• Village | 3.20 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.8 m (−2.6 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Village | 3,520 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,850/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,480 |
| • Rural | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1747[1] |
| Dialing code | 0226 |
The village was first mentioned between 1280 and 1287 as "van tutinghehorne". The etymology is unclear.[3] Tuitjenhorn is a dike village. The Catholic St Jacobus de Meerdere Church is a basilica-like church built between 1857 and 1859 and has been built around a tower from 1810.[4]
Famous Tuitjenhorners
- Gerard Kuiper, Dutch-American astronomer
- Daniella van Graas, Dutch fashion model and actress
- Celeste Plak, Dutch volleyball player
- Femke Meines, Dutch singer
Gallery
Farm in Tuitjenhorn
Windmill of Piet (folly which serves as landmark in the local "Van Blanckendaell Park" zoo)
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