Schagen

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

Schagen
View of Schagen
View of Schagen
Flag of Schagen
Official seal of Schagen
Schagen is located in Netherlands
Schagen
Schagen
Coordinates: 52°47′10.8″N 4°48′00.6″E
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
Area code(s)0224, 0226
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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