Hempens (West Frisian: Himpens) is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.
Hempens
Himpens | |
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St Martin's Church | |
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| • Total | 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9086[1] |
| Dialing code | 058 |
It was first mentioned in 1463 as Hempens, and means "settlement of the people of Hempe (person)".[3]
Hempens was an agricultural community. In 1840, it was home to 89 people. The church burnt down in 1945, and was rebuilt in 1948.[4]
Partially with Teerns
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