Hitzum (West Frisian: Hitsum) is a village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 225 in January 2014.[3] Before 2018, the village was part of the Franekeradeel municipality.[4]
Hitzum
Hitsum | |
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Location in the Franekeradeel municipality | |
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| • Total | 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) |
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8805[1] |
| Dialing code | 0517 |
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Hitsem, and means "settlement of the people of Hitse (person)".[5] Hitzum is a terp (artificial living hill) village. Archaeological artefacts have been discovered in the village from the 6th century. The van Burmania [nl] family originated from Hitzum. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1883.[6]
Hitzum was home to 98 people in 1840.[4] In 1971, a village house was built in Hitzum.[4]
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