Reduzum

Reduzum (Dutch: Roordahuizum) is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,320 in January 2017.[3] The community is notable for working towards a sustainable energy consumption within the village.

Roordahuizum
Reduzum
Village
St Vincent's Church gate
St Vincent's Church gate
Flag of Roordahuizum
Flag
Coat of arms of Roordahuizum
Coat of arms
Location in the former Boarnsterhim municipality
Location in the former Boarnsterhim municipality
Roordahuizum is located in Friesland
Roordahuizum
Roordahuizum
Location in the Netherlands
Roordahuizum is located in Netherlands
Roordahuizum
Roordahuizum
Roordahuizum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°7′3″N 5°47′3″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityLeeuwarden Leeuwarden
Area
[1]
 • Total7.23 km2 (2.79 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,085
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Postal code
9008[1]
Dialing code0566

History

The village was first mentioned in the 1389 as Rorthahusum, and either means settlement of the people of Ruerd (person) or settlement belonging to Raerd.[4] Reduzum is a terp (artificial living mound) settlement from the early Middle Ages. The Dutch Reformed church which probably dates from the 15th century was enlarged in 1726 and received its iconic entry gate. The church tower was built in 1878.[5]

In 1840, Reduzum was home to 438 people.[6] During the 19th century, linear development occurred along the main road. In 1890, a dairy factory opened in the village.

Before 2014, Roordahuizum was part of Boarnsterhim municipality and before 1984 it belonged to Idaarderadeel.[6]

Notable residents
  • St Vincent Church
    St Vincent Church
  • Monument of the breed registry of the Frisian cattle and horses
    Monument of the breed registry of the Frisian cattle and horses
  • Notary house
    Notary house
  • Farm Tjepma State
    Farm Tjepma State

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 31 March 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 9008RA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "Reduzum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Reduzum" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  6. "Reduzum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
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