Lioessens (West Frisian: Ljussens) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 348 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]

Lioessens Ljussens
Village
Lioessens church
Flag Coat of arms
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality
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Coordinates:
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Noardeast-Fryslân
Area [1]
• Total	4.57 km2 (1.76 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	0.5 m (1.6 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	380
• Density	83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Postal code	9134[1]
Dialing code	0519

The village was first mentioned in 1401 as Luscens, and means "people of Liusse (Liutfrid)".[5] The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century. Around 1480, it was enlarged and received a five-sided choir. In 1840, Lioessens was home to 439 people.[4]

Gallery

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  Protestant church
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  Village view
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  Former dairy factory

References

External links

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