Burgumer Mar

The Burgumer Mar (Dutch: Bergumermeer) is a lake near the town of Burgum in the Dutch province of Friesland. The lake was formed during the last ice age. It is a popular water sports area with multiple yacht harbours. The Princess Margriet Canal splits the lake into a northern and southern part.

Burgumer Mar
Burgumer Mar is located in Netherlands
Burgumer Mar
Burgumer Mar
Burgumer Mar is located in Friesland
Burgumer Mar
Burgumer Mar
LocationFriesland
Coordinates53°11′30″N 6°02′30″E
Basin countriesNetherlands
Surface area360 ha (890 acres)

Since March 15, 2007, the West Frisian name Burgumer Mar is the official name; before that date the Dutch name was the official one[1]). The villages Jistrum, Eastermar and Sumar together with Burgum border the lake.

References

  1. Waternamen in Fryslân Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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