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Dantumadiel
Medieval church of Rinsumageast
Medieval church of Rinsumageast
Flag of Dantumadiel
Flag
Coat of arms of Dantumadiel
Coat of arms
Position of Dantumadiel in a map of Friesland
Location in Friesland
Country Netherlands
Province Friesland
Government
 • Body Municipal council
Area
 • Total 87.53 km2 (33.80 sq mi)
 • Land 85.41 km2 (32.98 sq mi)
 • Water 2.12 km2 (0.82 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (May 2014)
 • Total 19,017
 • Density 223/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
9067, 9100–9114, 9269–9272
Area code 0511, 0519, 058
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This map shows where Dantumadiel is located in the Netherlands.

Dantumadiel is a municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. It is a rural area known for its farming and local businesses. The name Dantumadiel comes from a long history, dating back many centuries. It's a peaceful place where people live and work, surrounded by the beautiful Dutch countryside.

History of Dantumadiel

The first time Dantumadiel was mentioned was in a document from 1242. Back then, it was called Donthmadeil. It was part of a larger area known as the Winninghe district. This district was the northern part of Oostergo.

How Dantumadiel Was Governed

In the past, Dantumadiel was a type of local government called a grietenij. A grietenij was led by a grietman. This grietman was like a mayor. They had their office in the towns of Rinsumageast and Dantumawâld.

In 1851, a new law was made in the Netherlands. This law changed all grietenijen into modern municipalities. From then on, these municipalities were led by a mayor, just like today.

Towns and Villages in Dantumadiel

The Dantumadiel municipality is made up of 11 towns and villages. In 2014, about 19,030 people lived here. The table below shows the names of these towns and how many people lived in each in 2014.

Name Residents
Damwâld 5,640
De Westereen 5,087
Feanwâlden * 3,521
Broeksterwâld 1,168
Rinsumageast 1,139
Wâlterswâld 993
Driezum 974
De Falom 265
Readtsjerk 198
Sibrandahûs 45

Source: Website Dantumadiel municipality

* This number includes people living in Feanwâldsterwâl.

Interesting Places to See

Dantumadiel has some cool historical spots and landmarks. Here are a few you might find interesting:

  • Old Churches: The towns of Damwâld (which includes Dantumawâld and Moarrewâld) and Rinsumageast have very old churches. They were built a long time ago, in the Middle Ages.
  • Windmills: You can find windmills in the villages of Broeksterwâld (like the Grutte Mûne and De Broekmolen), Rinsumageast, and Readtsjerk. These windmills are a classic part of the Dutch landscape.
  • The Skierstins: In Feanwâlden, there's a medieval fortified house called the Skierstins. It's a strong old building that looks like a small castle.

Famous People from Dantumadiel

Many interesting people have come from Dantumadiel. Here are a few:

  • Maria Petronella Woesthoven2
    Maria Petronella Woesthoven was a Dutch poet.
  • Maria Petronella Woesthoven (1760–1830): She was a Dutch poet born in Dantumawoude.
  • Tjeerd Pasma (1904–1944): Born in Rinsumageast, he was a Dutch athlete who competed in the modern pentathlon at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
  • Piet Jongeling (1909–1985): From Broeksterwâld, he was a journalist, a politician, and wrote books for children.
  • Theun de Vries (1907–2005): Born in Feanwâlden, he became a well-known writer and poet.
  • Jannes van der Wal (1956–1996): From Driezum, he was a famous Dutch and Frisian draughts player.
  • Syb van der Ploeg (born 1966): A musician and composer, born in Dokkum, a town nearby.
  • Theo Pijper (born 1980): Also born in Dokkum, he is a Dutch motorcycle speedway rider.

See also

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