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Biessum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbisɵm]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Eemsdelta, and lies about 25 km northeast of Groningen.[2]

Biessum
Hamlet
Farm on the ring road around the terp
Biessum
Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands
Biessum
Biessum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53.33386°N 6.89525°E / 53.33386; 6.89525
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityEemsdelta
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9931[1]
Dialing code0596[1]

It has about 35-50 inhabitants and has no village status.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Delfzijl.[1] It is situated near the nature reserve (protected area) Biessumerbos in which many birds live.[4]

The hamlet was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as "in Bisashem", and means "settlement of Bisi".[5] Biessum is a terp (artificial living hill) village with a star shape. It is one of the best preserved terps of Groningen.[4]




References


  1. "Postcode 9931 in Delfzijl". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  2. ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
  3. Biessum Archived 2017-12-03 at the Wayback Machine - Delfzijl (in Dutch)
  4. "Biessum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  5. "Biessum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.



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