Borger, Netherlands

Borger (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔrɣər]) is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, and lies about 18 km east of Assen.

Borger
Willibrordskerk in 2009
Borger
Location in the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°55′N 6°48′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityBorger-Odoorn
Population
 (1 januari 2009)
4,800

In 2001, the town of Borger had 4724 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.6 km², and contained 2058 residences.[1] The statistical area "Borger", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 5110.[2]

Until 1998, Borger was a separate municipality.

In Borger they have the world largest dolmen ("hunebed"), with dedicated museum.

Notable people

References

  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 Archived March 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 Archived 2006-07-24 at WebCite. As of 1 January 2005.
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