Oosternijkerk (West Frisian: Easternijtsjerk) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 944 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]
Oosternijkerk
Easternijtsjerk | |
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St Cecile's church | |
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Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
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• Total | 6.68 km2 (2.58 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 940 |
• Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9137[1] |
Dialing code | 0519 |
The village was first mentioned in 1224 as Nova Ecclesia, and means the new eastern church to differentiate from Westernijtsjerk.[5] Oosternijkerk appeared after a dyke was built in the 11th or 12th century. The Dutch Reformed church received its current shape in the 15th century and has a 13th century tower.[6] In 1840, Oosternijkerk was home to 695 people.[4]
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