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Nijefurd
Former municipality
Flag of Nijefurd
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 Coat of arms of Nijefurd
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Location of Nijefurd
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)

Nijefurd was a special area in the northern Netherlands. It was like a small local government, called a municipality. This area was located in the province of Friesland.

History of Nijefurd

Nijefurd was created in 1984. It was formed by joining together several older municipalities. These included Hindeloopen, Stavoren, and Workum. Part of another area called Hemelumer Oldeferd also joined.

In 2011, Nijefurd changed again. It joined with four other municipalities. These were Bolsward, Sneek, Wûnseradiel, and Wymbritseradiel. Together, they formed a brand new, larger municipality. This new area is called Súdwest Fryslân.

Towns and Villages in Nijefurd

Nijefurd was made up of several smaller towns and villages. These places were part of the municipality.

Here are some of the main population centres:

  • Hemelum
  • Hindeloopen
  • It Heidenskip
  • Koudum
  • Molkwerum
  • Nijhuizum
  • Stavoren
  • Warns
  • Workum
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