Burgwerd
Village in Friesland, Netherlands
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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.
Burgwerd
Burchwert | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Burgwerd | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality | |
  Burgwerd Location in the Netherlands  Burgwerd Burgwerd (Netherlands) | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Súdwest-Fryslân |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.66 km2 (2.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 310 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8742[1] |
| Dialing code | 0515 |
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; Johanneskerk[4], the church which dates to the 13th century; two windmills, the Aylvapoldermolen[5] and De Heimerter Mole[6]; and the ornate iron fence surrounding the Dutch Reformed church[7].
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
Gallery
Canal view
House with miniature wind mill
De Hiemerter Mol
