Kootstertille (West Frisian: Koatstertille) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2500 in 2017.[3]

Kootstertille Koatstertille
Village
Benedict Church
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Achtkarspelen municipality
Kootstertille Location in the Netherlands Show map of Friesland Kootstertille Kootstertille (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates:
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Achtkarspelen
Area [1]
• Total	7.80 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	0.7 m (2.3 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	2,425
• Density	310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Postal code	9288[1]
Dialing code	0512

History

The village was first mentioned in 1508 as Wigher ter Tille. Kootstertille means bridge near the village of Kooten (=little houses) which was built in 1571. The settlement quickly outgrew Kooten, and both were officially merged in 1959 as Koostertille.[4] In 1840, it was home to 132 people. The Protestant church was built in 1883. Its location along the canal which is nowadays called Prinses Margrietkanaal [nl] started to attract industry. In the late 1930s, the canal was diverted and a little harbour was created which further stimulated development.[5]

Gallery

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  Farm in Kootstertille
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  Little houses/farms
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  Former dairy factory
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  Sunrise being scrapped in Kootstertille

References

External links

Media related to Kootstertille at Wikimedia Commons

• website gemeente Achtkarspelen

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