Jirnsum (Dutch: Irnsum[3]) is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,360 in January 2017.[4]
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Jirnsum Church | |
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Location in the former Boarnsterhim municipality | |
Jirnsum Location in the Netherlands | |
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| • Total | 10.11 km2 (3.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) |
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| • Total | 1,360 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9011[1] |
| Dialing code | 0566 |
The village was first mentioned between 1399 and 1401 as Yrntzom, and means "settlement of the people of Irin".[5] Jirnsum developed as a terp (artificial living mound) living along the Boorne [nl] river. Later, it became a road village. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1877. The Mennonite church dates from 1684 and received its current form in 1866.[6] In 1840, Jirnsum was home to 525 people.[7] In 1868, the Grou-Jirnsum railway station opened.[8]
Before 2014, Jirnsum was part of Boarnsterhim municipality and before 1984 it belonged to Rauwerdhem.[7]
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Populated places in the municipality of Leeuwarden | |
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