Oppenhuizen (West Frisian: Toppenhuzen) is a village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,065 in January 2017.[3]
Oppenhuizen
Toppenhuzen | |
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Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality | |
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| • Total | 4.46 km2 (1.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,075 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8625[1] |
| Dialing code | 0515 |
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Upma(n)husum, and means "houses which are located stream upwards".[4] Oppenhuizen is a canal village which developed around 1000.[5]
The Dutch Reformed church was founded in 1695 by grietman (mayor/judge) D.G. Burmania, and was restored in 1834.[5] In 1817, a tower was added to the church.[6]
Oppenhuizen was home to 354 people in 1840.[7] Between 1866 and 1868 the road to Sneek was built, and Oppenhuizen started to grow along the road, and became attached to Uitwellingerga.[5] Before 2011, the village was part of the Wymbritseradiel municipality.[7]
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