Waskemeer

Place in Friesland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Waskemeer (West Frisian: Waskemar) is a village in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf in the east of Friesland, the Netherlands.[3]

CountryNetherlands Netherlands
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
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Coordinates: 53.0554°N 6.2794°E / 53.0554; 6.2794
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityOoststellingwerf Ooststellingwerf
Area
  Total
5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi)
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
835
  Density144/km2 (374/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8434[1]
Dialing code0516
WebsiteOfficial website
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History

The village was first mentioned in 1718 Gr. Waske Meer. The etymology is unclear.[4] Waskemeer started as a peat excavation village after the Haulerwijkstervaart was dug in 1756 by the Drachters Company.[5]

Football

Waskemeer has a football team called Fuotbalferiening Waskemar. Its uniform is black and the shirt has a green horizontal band and white arm band. The trousers are black with green pin stripe, and green socks with black band.[6]

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