Langelille

Langelille (West Frisian: De Langelille) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 220 in 2017.[3]

Langelille
Village
Street view
Street view
Location in Weststellingwerf municipality
Location in Weststellingwerf municipality
Langelille is located in Friesland
Langelille
Langelille
Location in the Netherlands
Langelille is located in Netherlands
Langelille
Langelille
Langelille (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°50′33″N 5°50′30″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityWeststellingwerf Weststellingwerf
Area
  Total6.27 km2 (2.42 sq mi)
Elevation−0.6 m (−2.0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total245
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Postal code
8484[1]
Dialing code0561

The village was first mentioned in 1580 as Langelijle. The etymology is unclear.[4]

In 1840, Langelille was home to 170 people. In 1896, a dairy factory was built in the village.[5]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 8484PA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  3. Villages - Weststellingwerf municipality (in Dutch)
  4. "Langelille - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  5. "Langelille". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 April 2022.

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