Snikzwaag

Snikzwaag
Sniksweach
Village
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality
Snikzwaag
Location in the Netherlands
Snikzwaag
Snikzwaag (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°58′59″N 5°47′19″E / 52.98306°N 5.78861°E / 52.98306; 5.78861
Country Netherlands
Province Friesland
Municipality De Fryske Marren
Area
 • Total
1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Elevation−0.4 m (−1.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
65
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Postal code
8505[1]
Dialing code0513

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "Snikzwaag". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 March 2022.

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