| Burgumer Mar | |
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Burgumer Mar Burgumer Mar | |
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| Location | Friesland |
| Coordinates | 53°11′30″N 6°02′30″E / 53.19167°N 6.04167°E / 53.19167; 6.04167 |
| Basin countries | Netherlands |
Surface area | 360 ha (890 acres) |
The Burgumer Mar (Dutch: Bergumermeer) is a lake near the town of Burgum in the Dutch province of Friesland. The lake was formed during the last ice age. It is a popular water sports area with multiple yacht harbours. The Prinses Margriet Canal splits the lake into a northern and southern part.
Since March 15, 2007, the West Frisian name Burgumer Mar is the official name; before that date the Dutch name was the official one1). The villages Jistrum, Eastermar and Sumar together with Burgum border the lake.