Country Netherlands Local time Monday 1:44 PM Municipality Texel | Population 7,000 Province North Holland | |
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Weather 7°C, Wind NE at 6 km/h, 89% Humidity Points of interest Schipbreuk‑ en Juttersmu, Oudheidkamer, Paal 12, Uitkijktoren fonteinsnol, Wijngaard de Kroon van Texel | ||
Den Burg is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Texel on the island of the same name, and lies about 12 km north of Den Helder.
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Map of Den Burg, Netherlands
Overview
Located in the middle of the island, Den Burg is the largest city of Texel. It features a historic centre and also the town hall. Outdoor markets are held each week in the main square. Nevertheless, Den Burg is the island's least touristic settlement.
In 2001, Den Burg had 6,160 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town covers 1.47 km² and contains 2,645 residences. The slightly larger statistical district "Den Burg" has a population of around 6,380. The village plays host to the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research.
Notable sites
A monument to the constructed language, Esperanto, is on the corner of Kogerstraat and De Zes. It was constructed in 1935 when Esperanto was widely spoken throughout the island.