Nijefurd
Former municipality in Friesland, Netherlands
Nijefurd (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnɛiəfʏrt] , West Frisian: [ˈnɛiəføt]) is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland.
Nijefurd | |
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Former municipality | |
 Flag Coat of arms of Nijefurd Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 52°59′N 5°26′E / 52.983°N 5.433°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Súdwest-Fryslân |
| Area (2006) | |
| • Total | 289.17 km2 (111.65 sq mi) |
| • Land | 96.68 km2 (37.33 sq mi) |
| • Water | 192.49 km2 (74.32 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January, 2007) | |
| • Total | 10,887 |
| • Density | 113/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
History
It was formed in 1984 from the old municipalities of Hindeloopen, Stavoren, and Workum, and part of Hemelumer Oldeferd.
In 2011, it formed together with the municipalities of Bolsward, Sneek, Wûnseradiel and Wymbritseradiel the new municipality Súdwest Fryslân.
Population centres
External links
Media related to Nijefurd at Wikimedia Commons
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