Jouswier

Village in Friesland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jouswier is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 44 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]

CountryNetherlands Netherlands
Elevation
[2]
0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
9124[1]
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Jouswier
Village
Jouswier church
Jouswier church
Flag of Jouswier
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Coat of arms of Jouswier
Coat of arms
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality
Jouswier is located in Friesland
Jouswier
Jouswier
Location in the Netherlands
Jouswier is located in Netherlands
Jouswier
Jouswier
Jouswier (Netherlands)
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityNoardeast-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.55 km2 (0.98 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
45
 • Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9124[1]
Dialing code0519
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It is located on a terp (artificial living mound) to the northeast of Dokkum and to the southeast of Metslawier.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1495 as Juusweer, and means "terp of Jouw(we) (person)".[5] The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1557 and the tower dates from 1752. It was restored in 1987. A large part of the terp has been excavated. In 1840, Jouswier was home to 59 people.[4]

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  • View on Jouswier
    View on Jouswier
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    View on Jouswier
  • Farm in Jouswier
    Farm in Jouswier

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