Boarnsterhim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boarnsterhim
Boornsterhem
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Former municipality
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Skyline of Warten
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Location in Friesland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Friesland | ||
| Established | 1 January 1984 | ||
| Dissolved | 1 January 2014 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 168.58 km2 (65.09 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 151.54 km2 (58.51 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 17.04 km2 (6.58 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
(November 2013)
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| • Total | 19,482 | ||
| • Density | 129/km2 (330/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
Parts of 8000 and 9000 range
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| Area code | 0515, 0566, 058 | ||
Boarnsterhim was a special area in the northern Netherlands. It was called a "municipality," which is like a local government area. This area brought together several villages and towns. Boarnsterhim existed for 30 years. It was created on January 1, 1984. It stopped being a single municipality on January 1, 2014.
When Boarnsterhim was dissolved, its land was split up. Four other municipalities took over its villages and towns. These new areas were De Friese Meren, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen, and Súdwest-Fryslân.
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Where Was Boarnsterhim Located?
Boarnsterhim was found in the province of Friesland. This province is in the northern part of the Netherlands. The area covered about 168.58 square kilometers. Most of this was land, about 151.54 square kilometers. The rest was water, around 17.04 square kilometers.
In November 2013, just before it was dissolved, about 19,482 people lived in Boarnsterhim. This meant there were about 129 people living in each square kilometer of land.
Villages and Towns
Boarnsterhim was made up of many villages and towns. Each of these places had its own unique feel. Some of the main villages and towns included:
- Akkrum
- Aldeboarn (also known as Oldeboorn)
- Dearsum (also known as Deersum)
- Eagum (also known as Aegum)
- Friens
- Grou (also known as Grouw)
- Idaerd (also known as Idaard)
- Jirnsum (also known as Irnsum)
- Nes
- Poppenwier (also known as Poppingawier)
- Raerd (also known as Rauwerd)
- Reduzum (also known as Roordahuizum)
- Sibrandabuorren (also known as Sijbrandaburen)
- Terherne (also known as Terhorne)
- Tersoal (also known as Terzool)
- Warstiens
- Warten (also known as Wartena)
- Wergea (also known as Warga)
These names are given in both the Frisian and Dutch languages.
Getting Around
People living in Boarnsterhim could travel by train. There were two railway stations within the municipality. These stations helped connect the villages to larger towns.
Railway Stations
- Akkrum
- Grou-Jirnsum
Fun Places to Visit
Boarnsterhim also had some interesting places to visit. One notable attraction was the Aquaverium. This place offered fun and educational experiences for visitors.
