Friese Buurt

Friese Buurt
Hamlet

The statistical district of Friese Buurt in the municipality of Den Helder.
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N 4°46′25″E / 52.92167°N 4.77361°E / 52.92167; 4.77361Coordinates: 52°55′18″N 4°46′25″E / 52.92167°N 4.77361°E / 52.92167; 4.77361
Country Netherlands
Province Noord-Holland
Municipality Den Helder
Population
  Total 130
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Friese Buurt is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Den Helder, and lies about 3 km south of the Den Helder city centre. The name ("Frisian Neighbourhood") refers to the Frisian farmers who moved here after this area was reclaimed from the sea. The statistical district "Friese Buurt", which covers the hamlet and the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 130.[1]

Farm in Friese Buurt

References

  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 . As of 1 January 2005.
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