Jouswier is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 44 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]
Jouswier | |
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![]() Jouswier church | |
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![]() Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality | |
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Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
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• Total | 2.55 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
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• Total | 45 |
• Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9124[1] |
Dialing code | 0519 |
It is located on a terp (artificial living mound) to the northeast of Dokkum and to the southeast of Metslawier.
The village was first mentioned in 1495 as Juusweer, and means "terp of Jouw(we) (person)".[5] The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1557 and the tower dates from 1752. It was restored in 1987. A large part of the terp has been excavated. In 1840, Jouswier was home to 59 people.[4]
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