Leeuwarderadeel facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leeuwarderadeel Ljouwerteradiel
Municipality
Wind mill in Leeuwarderadeel
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Friesland
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Merged	2018
Area
• Total	41.46 km2 (16.01 sq mi)
• Land	40.91 km2 (15.80 sq mi)
• Water	0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi)
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Highest elevation	1.7 m (5.6 ft)
Lowest elevation	0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Population  (May 2014)
• Total	10,264
• Density	251/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	9050–9057 9071–9072
Area code	0518, 058

Leeuwarderadeel was a special place in the northern Netherlands. It used to be a municipality, which is like a local government area. Its main town, or capital, was called Stiens.

Leeuwarderadeel was located in the province of Friesland. This area is known for its flat landscapes and many waterways.

A Look Back: History of Leeuwarderadeel

Leeuwarderadeel was an independent municipality for a very long time. However, things changed on January 1, 2018. On that day, Leeuwarderadeel joined with the larger municipality of Leeuwarden. This means it is no longer a separate municipality.

Exploring Leeuwarderadeel's Villages

Even though Leeuwarderadeel is no longer a separate municipality, the villages that were once part of it still exist. These communities are home to many people. Here are some of the main villages that were in Leeuwarderadeel:

• Bartlehiem
• Britsum
• Cornjum
• Finkum
• Hijum
• Jelsum
• Oude Leije
• Stiens

The Landscape of Leeuwarderadeel

The area where Leeuwarderadeel was located has a typical Dutch landscape. It is mostly flat, with some parts even below sea level. There are many canals and ditches that help manage the water. The highest point in the area is about 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) above sea level, and the lowest is about 0.6 meters (2 feet) above sea level.

A topographic map of the former municipality of Leeuwarderadeel from June 2015.

See also

In Spanish: Leeuwarderadeel para niños