Húns
Village in Friesland, Netherlands
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Húns (Dutch: Huins) is a village in Leeuwarden in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 114 in January 2017.[3]
Huins
Húns | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Húns church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in the former Littenseradiel municipality | |
  Huins Location in the Netherlands  Huins Huins (Netherlands) | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Leeuwarden |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.3 m (0.98 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 105 |
| • Density | 33.0/km2 (85.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8832[1] |
| Dialing code | 0517 |
There is a preserved windmill, De Huinsermolen.
History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Hunenghe, and means "settlement of the people of Huno (person)".[4] Húns is a twin village with Leons and both share a village flag. The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century. In 1840, Húns was home to 117 people.[5]
The polder mill De Huinsermolen was built in 1829. The mill drains the excess water from the polder. In 1958, a Diesel powered pumping station was installed, however the wind mill is regularly in service.[6]
Before 2018, the village was part of the Littenseradiel municipality and before 1984 it belonged to Baarderadeel municipality.[5]
Gallery
View on Húns
Marten statue
Windmill De Huinsermolen
Former school
