Bakhuizen (West Frisian: Bakhuzen) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is in the municipality De Fryske Marren, about 6 km east of the city of Stavoren.

Bakhuizen Bakhuzen
Village
Bakhuizen Church
Location in De Friese Meren municipality
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Coordinates:
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	De Fryske Marren
Area [1]
• Total	2.91 km2 (1.12 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	7 m (23 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,045
• Density	360/km2 (930/sq mi)
Postal code	8574[1]
Dialing code	0514
Website	Official

Bakhuizen has about 1,075 inhabitants.[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1412 as Backhuysen. The etymology is unclear.[4] Bakhuizen developed in the 12th or 13th century on a clay ridge. Even though it belonged to Mirns, it developed independently and became a Catholic enclave.[5] The first church was built in 1412. After the Reformation, the villagers used a clandestine church in Elfbergen [nl] and the wind mill Mole Polle.[6] The Catholic St.-Odulphus Church was built between 1913 and 1914.[5] In 1840, it was home to 477 people.[6]

References

External links

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