What is "dirkshorn"

Dirkshorn ( West Frisian: Durkshorn) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen, and lies about 9 km north of Heerhugowaard.

In 2001, the town of Dirkshorn had 1051 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.31 km², and contained 434 residences. The statistical area "Dirkshorn", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1610.