Nijefurd
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| Nijefurd | |||
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| Coordinates: 52°59′N 5°26′E / 52.983°N 5.433°ECoordinates: 52°59′N 5°26′E / 52.983°N 5.433°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Friesland | ||
| Municipality | Súdwest-Fryslân | ||
| Area(2006) | |||
| • Total | 289.17 km2 (111.65 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 96.68 km2 (37.33 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 192.49 km2 (74.32 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January, 2007) | |||
| • Total | 10,887 | ||
| • Density | 113/km2 (290/sq mi) | ||
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Nijefurd (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland.
[edit] History
It was formed in 1984 from the old municipalities of Hindeloopen, Stavoren, and Workum, and part of Hemelumer Oldeferd.
In 2011 it formed together with the municipalities of Bolsward, Sneek, Wûnseradiel and Wymbritseradiel the new municipality Súdwest Fryslân.
[edit] Population centres
Hemelum, Hindeloopen, It Heidenskip, Koudum, Molkwerum, Nijhuizum, Stavoren, Warns and Workum.
[edit] External links
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