Snikzwaag

Snikzwaag (West Frisian: Sniksweach) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in 2017.[3]

Snikzwaag
Sniksweach
Village
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality
Snikzwaag is located in Friesland
Snikzwaag
Snikzwaag
Location in the Netherlands
Snikzwaag is located in Netherlands
Snikzwaag
Snikzwaag
Snikzwaag (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°58′59″N 5°47′19″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityDe Fryske Marren De Fryske Marren
Area
[1]
 • Total1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
−0.4 m (−1.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total65
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Postal code
8505[1]
Dialing code0513

History

The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Sneckswach, and means pointed (cattle) pasture.[4] In 1840, Snikzwaag was home to 73 people.[5]

Before 2014, Snikzwaag was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland.[5]

  • Wooden bell tower
    Wooden bell tower
  • Snikzwaag in winter
    Snikzwaag in winter

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 8505AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS
  4. "Snikzwaag - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  5. "Snikzwaag". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 March 2022.

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