Ferwerderadiel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferwerderadiel
Ferwerderadeel
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Canal through Burdaard
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Location in Friesland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Friesland | ||
| Merged | 2019 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 133.18 km2 (51.42 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 97.71 km2 (37.73 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 35.47 km2 (13.70 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 8,755 | ||
| • Density | 90/km2 (200/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
9070–9179
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| Area code | 0518, 0519, 058 | ||
Ferwerderadiel () was a municipality in the northern Netherlands. It was located in the province of Friesland. The official name of the municipality was in the West Frisian language. Its Dutch name was Ferwerderadeel (pronounced [fɛrˈʋɛrdəraːˌdeːl]).
In 2019, Ferwerderadiel joined with two other municipalities. These were Dongeradeel and Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Noardeast-Fryslân.
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Towns and Villages of Ferwerderadiel
Ferwerderadiel was made up of several small towns and villages. These communities were part of the municipality before it merged in 2019.
- Bartlehiem
- Blije
- Burdaard
- Ferwert
- Ginnum
- Hallum
- Hegebeintum
- Jannum
- Jislum
- Lichtaard
- Marrum
- Reitsum
- Wânswert
- Westernijtsjerk
Famous People from Ferwerderadiel
Many interesting people were born or lived in the area that was once Ferwerderadiel. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Saint Frederick of Hallum (around 1113 – 1175) was a Premonstratensian priest. He was known for his religious work.
- Barthold Douma van Burmania (1695 in Hallum – 1766) was a Dutch statesman. He also served as an ambassador.
- Pieter Boeles (1795 in Ferwerd – 1875) was a Dutch Minister. He was also a well-known linguist, studying languages.
- Gerardus Heymans (1857 in Ferwert – 1930) was a Dutch philosopher and psychologist. He was also a respected academic.
- Watse Cuperus (1891 in Blije – 1966) was a Dutch journalist and writer. He wrote in the West Frisian language.
- Eeltsje Boates Folkertsma (1893 in Ferwert – 1968) was another writer. He also wrote in the West Frisian language.
- Maria Sterk (born 1979 in Hallum) is a Dutch marathon speed skater. She is known for her long-distance skating.
Images for kids
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Birdaard, a drawbridge with a church in the background.
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Ferwerd, showing the Vrijhof square and its church.
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Marrum, a view of the local church.
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Hallum, another church building in the area.
See Also
In Spanish: Ferwerderadiel para niños
