Exmorra
Village in Friesland, Netherlands
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Exmorra (West Frisian: Eksmoarre) is a village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 470 in January 2017.[3]
Exmorra
Eksmoarre | |
|---|---|
Village | |
St John the Baptist church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality | |
  Exmorra Location in the Netherlands  Exmorra Exmorra (Netherlands) | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Súdwest-Fryslân |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.06 km2 (3.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.1 m (−0.33 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 485 |
| • Density | 60.2/km2 (156/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8615[1] |
| Dialing code | 0515 |
History
The village was first mentioned in 855 as Aspanmora. The etymology is unclear.[4] Exmorra is a terp (artificial mount village) from the middle ages.[5] The village used to be surrounded by lake and the economy was partially based on fishing. With the poldering of the lakes, it turned into an agricultural community.[6]
The Dutch Reformed Church was built in the 13th century from yellow and red bricks. The tower collapsed in 1836 in a storm and was rebuilt. The church was extensively restored between 1963 and 1966.[5][6]
Exmorra was home to 168 people in 1840.[7]
Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.[7]
Overview
The village has a Christian primary school.[7] Every year there is a village festival in August, for which many different activities are being organized.[7] There are several neighbourhood associations who organize these activities. Some years, a themed parade takes place. Exmorra has a monthly paper for the residents of Exmorra and Allingawier.[citation needed]
A few companies are located in Exmorra, among others a shop of an artist who makes glass sculptures by hand. In winter there is a skating rink. There is a large sports field where kaats (Frisian handball) tournaments are being held.[citation needed] Kaatsen is a popular Frisian sport.
There is a monument to a crashed Lockheed Hudson. The Royal Air Force plane crashed in the IJsselmeer on 6 July 1944.[8]
Gallery
Street view (1964)
War memorial
View on Exmorra
Snails by Frans Faber
