Sandfirden

Sandfirden (West Frisian: Sânfurd) is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 25 in January 2017.[3]

Sandfirden
Sânfurd
Village
Sandfirden in 2015
Sandfirden in 2015
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Sandfirden is located in Friesland
Sandfirden
Sandfirden
Location in the Netherlands
Sandfirden is located in Netherlands
Sandfirden
Sandfirden
Sandfirden (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°59′16″N 5°31′15″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total3.17 km2 (1.22 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.0 m (0.0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total30
 • Density9.5/km2 (25/sq mi)
Postal code
8613[1]
Dialing code0515

History

The village was first mentioned in 1245 as Sandforde, and means sand and fordable place.[4] Sandfirden is a little terp (artificial living mound) village which developed during the Middle Ages around lakes. It used to be accessible only by water.[5] Sandfirden consists of only one street without a name.[6]

In 1399, funds were provided by Albert I, Duke of Bavaria to build a church.[6] The church was replaced in 1732.[5] The tower was struck by lightning and damaged in 1970. Nowadays, the church is in use for weddings, concerts and parties.[6]

Sandfirden was home to 52 people in 1840. During World War II, the village was home to many onderduikers (people in hiding). One farm was burnt down after a weapons stash had been discovered by the Germans. Before 2011, the village was part of the Wymbritseradiel municipality.[6]

  • Church of Sandfirden
    Church of Sandfirden

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 8613JH". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "Sandfirden - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  5. "Sandfirden". Friesland wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  6. "Sandfirden". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 April 2022.

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