Alde Leie (Dutch: Oude Leije[3]) is a village in the municipality of Leeuwarden, province of Friesland) in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 255 in January 2017.[4] A small part of the village lays within the municipality Waadhoeke.
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Alde Leie | |
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Location in former Leeuwarderadeel municipality | |
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| • Total | 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9078[1] |
| Dialing code | 0518 |
It is on the route of the Elfstedentocht. There is a windmill in the vicinity, De Balkendsterpoldermolen.
The village was first mentioned in 1466 as "op ter Leya", and means old dug canal.[5] Alde Leie developed as a dike village along the Middelzee. In 1840, it was home to 339 people. In 1868, a church was built.[6]
Before 2018, the village was part of the Leeuwarderadeel municipality.[6]
Stats only for Leeuwarden
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