Nijeberkoop (West Frisian: Nijeberkeap) is a village consisting of about 270 inhabitants in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf in 2017[3] in the east of Friesland, the Netherlands.
Nijeberkoop
Nijeberkeap | |
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![]() Nijeberkoop Cemetery | |
![]() Location in Ooststellingwerf municipality | |
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• Total | 12.19 km2 (4.71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
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• Total | 275 |
• Density | 23/km2 (58/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8422[1] |
Dialing code | 0516 |
The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Oostbrocop, Westbrocop. It used to be two hamlets. Nije (new) was added to distinguish between Oldeberkoop.[4] The etymology of -berkoop is unclear.[5] Nijeberkoop developed in the 13th century as a linear settlement.[6][7] In 1826, the church was demolished and only the bell tower remained.[6] Nijeberkoop was home to 142 people in 1840.[7]
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Populated places in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf | |
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