Echtenerbrug

Village in Friesland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Echtenerbrug (West Frisian: Ychtenbrêge) is a small village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It has a population of around 1035 including surrounding area.[3]

CountryNetherlands Netherlands
Elevation−0.3 m (−0.98 ft)
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Echtenerbrug
Ychtenbrêge
Village
Location in the former Lemsterlân municipality
Location in the former Lemsterlân municipality
Echtenerbrug is located in Friesland
Echtenerbrug
Echtenerbrug
Location in the Netherlands
Echtenerbrug is located in Netherlands
Echtenerbrug
Echtenerbrug
Echtenerbrug (Netherlands)
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityDe Fryske Marren De Fryske Marren
Area
  Total
6.61 km2 (2.55 sq mi)
Elevation−0.3 m (−0.98 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
1,005
  Density152/km2 (394/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8539[1]
Dialing code0514
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The villages of Delfstrahuizen and Echtenerbrug are separated by a canal.[4]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1718 as Echterbrug, and means bridge near Echten.[5] Echtenerbrug is a road village which developed in the Middle Ages to the east of Echten.[6]

References

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