Schagen

Schagen is a municipality in the Dutch province of North Holland. In 2019, 46,553 people lived there.

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Coordinates: 52°47′10.8″N 4°48′00.6″E / 52.786333°N 4.800167°E / 52.786333; 4.800167
Country Netherlands
Province Noord-Holland
Government
 • MayorMarjan van Kampen-Nouwen
Area
 • Total168.3 km2 (65.0 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total43,463
 • Density258.2/km2 (669/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code(s)
1738–1759
CIN0441
WebsiteOfficial website

The city is between Alkmaar and Den Helder. It received city rights in 1415.

Since 2013, Harenkarspel and Zijpe have been part of the municipality of Schagen.

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