Wymbritseradiel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wymbritseradeel
Wymbritseradiel
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Former municipality
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province |  Friesland |
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| Municipality |  Súdwest-Fryslân |
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| Area
(2006)
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| • Total | 162.74 km2 (62.83 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 138.33 km2 (53.41 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 24.41 km2 (9.42 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2007)
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| • Total | 16,136 | ||
| • Density | 117/km2 (300/sq mi) | ||
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |||
| Time zone | UTC+1 | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 | ||
Wymbritseradeel was a countryside municipality in the northern part of the Netherlands. It was located inside the lovely province called Friesland. In 1986, people officially changed its name to the Frisian spelling, Wymbritseradiel.
The Long History of Wymbritseradeel
The story of this region began hundreds of years ago in medieval times. An old type of Frisian district was known as a grietenij. The local ruler of that area was called a grietman. From the year 1625, this leader lived in a grand fortified manor house called a stins in IJsbrechtum. The borders of this old area stayed almost the exact same until modern updates began.
In January 1984, the region grew much larger through a big provincial reorganization. Leaders merged it with the old town of IJlst and sections of Doniawerstal. It also welcomed several small villages such as Greonterp, Koufurderrige, Smallebrugge, and pieces of Wonseradeel. The charming historic town of IJlst served as the main administrative center for local government.
In 2011, another major change took place across the province. Wymbritseradeel joined together with four neighboring areas named Bolsward, Nijefurd, Sneek, and Wûnseradiel. Together, they formed a brand new, larger community called Southwest Friesland.
Charming Towns and Villages
Before joining the new region, Wymbritseradeel contained twenty-eight official villages and towns. Many people lived in lively spots like Heeg, Scharnegoutum, and Woudsend. Other historic communities included Oppenhuizen, Nijland, and Oudega.
Families also settled in peaceful countryside areas such as Hommerts, Blauwhuis, Oosthem, Uitwellingerga, and Gauw. Beautiful farming views surrounded homes in Folsgare, Jutrijp, Gaastmeer, Abbega, and Goënga. Even smaller villages like Tirns, Wolsum, Indijk, Westhem, Ypecolsga, Idzega, and Tjalhuizum had deep roots. The tiniest settlement was Sandfirden, which was home to fewer than twenty people!
The countryside also featured tiny rural hamlets. One notable spot was Abbegaasterketting. Today, these friendly settlements remain famous for their scenic canals, historic farmhouses, and outdoor water sports.
