Noardburgum
Noordbergum | |
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Village | |
Noardburgum Church | |
![]() Location of the village in Tytsjerksteradiel | |
Coordinates: 53°13.4′N 6°0′E / 53.2233°N 6.000°E | |
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Province |
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Municipality |
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Area | |
• Total | 8.08 km2 (3.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) |
Population (2021)
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• Total | 2,305 |
• Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9257
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Dialing code | 0511 |
Noardburgum ( Dutch: Noordbergum) is a village in Tytsjerksteradiel municipality in the Friesland province of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2,250 in January 2017. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1718 as Bergumer heide. The current name means north of Burgum. [4] Noardburgum developed in the 19th century as a heath cultivation project of Nicolaas Ypey. [5]
The Protestant church was built between 1849 and 1850. The poorhouse was built in 1843, and is currently houses a clog museum. [6]
A large complex for drinking water extraction in the region was constructed in the 1920s. In 1984, a decalcification unit was added to terrain. [5] Noardburgum was awarded village status in 1930. [6]