Leeuwarderadeel is a municipality in the northern Netherlands.
Population centres
Bartlehiem, Britsum, Cornjum, Finkum, Hijum, Jelsum, Oude Leije, and Stiens.
Stiens
Stiens is the largest village the municipality, with a population of about 7,800. The town hall of the municipality is located in Stiens.
Bartlehiem
The hamlet of Bartlehiem is only partially in Leeuwarderadeel; see Ferwerderadiel.
Britsum
The village of Britsum has a population of about 1100, located at 53°15′ N 5°47′ E. The church of Britsum is located on a terp, an artificial hill. It was built around 1300.
Britsum is een oud terpdorp langs de oostzijde van de vroegere Middelzee.
Cornjum
Cornjum has about 500 inhabitants, and is located between Jelsum and Britsum. The old mansion Martenastate in Cornum was demolished around 1900 and replaced by a small fantasy castle.
Oude Leije
Oude Leije (Frisian: Aldeleie) is located at 53°18′ N 5°44′ E, and has about 270 inhabitants. It is located on the river Dokkumer Ee, and is therefore on the route of the Elfstedentocht.
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Last updated: 10-13-2005 09:18:56
