Nijelamer (West Frisian: Nijlemmer) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 153 in 2017.[3]
Nijelamer | |
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Nijelamer Clock Tower | |
Location in Weststellingwerf municipality | |
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| • Total | 8.49 km2 (3.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.4 m (−1.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8487[1] |
| Dialing code | 0561 |
The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nienlameren. The etymology is unclear. It uses Nije (new) to distinguish from Oldelamer.[4][5] Nijelamer has no church, but only a bell tower. The tower was restored in 1795.[6]
Nijelamer was home to 257 people in 1840.[6]
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