Luxwoude (West Frisian: Lúkswâld) is a village in the municipality of Opsterland in the east of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 275 in January 2017.[3]
Luxwoude
Lúkswâld | |
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![]() Location in Opsterland municipality | |
Coordinates: 52°59′48″N 5°58′50″E | |
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Area | |
• Total | 5.07 km2 (1.96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 430 |
• Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8405[1] |
Dialing code | 0513 |
The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Lukeswalde, and means the forest of Lucas (person). See also: Lucaswolde [nl].[4] Luxwoude developed as a peat excavation village. It was home to 137 people in 1840.[5]
Populated places in the municipality of Opsterland | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Friesland |
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