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Burgwerd

Burgwerd is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 315 in January 2017. It is located near the Boalserter Trekfeart.

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Burgwerd
Burchwert
Village
Burgwerd
Burgwerd
Flag of Burgwerd
Flag
Coat of arms of Burgwerd
Coat of arms
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Burgwerd
Location in the Netherlands
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Burgwerd
Burgwerd (Netherlands)
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CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
1
 • Total
7.66 km2 (2.96 sq mi)
Elevation
2
0.5 m (1.6 ft)
Population
 (2021)1
 • Total
310
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87421
Dialing code0515

Burgwerd (Dutch: [/ˈbʏrx.ʋərt/]; West Frisian: Burchwert) is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 315 in January 2017.3 It is located near the Boalserter Trekfeart.

History

Burgwerd was originally a village on a terp or mound on the Dieperderhimpolder dike. In the 13th century it was known as Borghwarth. The village has four Rijksmonuments; Johanneskerk4, the church which dates to the 13th century; two windmills, the Aylvapoldermolen5 and De Heimerter Mole6; and the ornate iron fence surrounding the Dutch Reformed church7.

On 21 July 2006 there was a reunion of inhabitants and former residents of Burgwerd. Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.

Population history

  • 1954 – 438
  • 1959 – 398
  • 1964 – 377
  • 1969 – 339
  • 1973 – 361
  • 2004 – 348
  • Canal view
    Canal view
  • House with miniature wind mill
    House with miniature wind mill
  • De Hiemerter Mol
    De Hiemerter Mol
References

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 5 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 8742KG". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 – CBS Statline
  4. "Kerkhof 1, 8742 KT te Burgwerd" (in Dutch). Cultureel Erfgoed. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  5. "Slachte 2 MLN, 8731 CJ te Wommels" (in Dutch). Cultureel Erfgoed. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  6. "Himerter Mole" (in Dutch). Cultureel Erfgoed. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  7. "Bij Kerkhof 1, 8742 KT te Burgwerd" (in Dutch). Cultureel Erfgoed. Retrieved 16 November 2025.

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