Hichtum
Hichtum is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 80 in January 2017.[3]
Hichtum | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Hichtum Church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality | |
  Hichtum Location in the Netherlands  Hichtum Hichtum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°4′54″N 5°31′31″E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Súdwest-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.30 km2 (1.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8743[1] |
| Dialing code | 0515 |
History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Hetlum, and means "settlement of Higt (person)".[4] Hichtum is a terp (artificial living hill) village near Bolsward. The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200.[5]
The stins Wibranda State was located near Hichtum. It had existed in the early 15th century. The estate contained 25 rooms and had a large garden with fruit trees. The estate was demolished in the 1830s and replaced by a farm.[6][5]
Hichtum was home to 105 people in 1840.[7] The hamlet Sieswerd used to be part of Hichtum, but has become separated by the construction of the N359 road.[5] Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.[7]
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- "Postcodetool for 8743KW". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
- "Hichtum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- "Hichtum". Friesland Wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- "Wibranda State". Stinsen in Friesland (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- "Hichtum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 March 2022.
