Slappeterp is a small village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 85 in January 2017.[3]
Slappeterp | |
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Location in Menameradiel municipality | |
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| • Total | 2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9037[1] |
| Dialing code | 0518 |
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Clepesdor. The etymology is unclear.[4] Slappeterp is a terp (artificial living hill) village from the beginning of our era. It is an agricultural community. The village is connected to the Harlingertrekvaart [nl] via a canal.[5]
The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1926 as a replacement of an earlier church.[6] The church was designed by Hendrik Hendriks Kramer [nl] and has expressionistic details.[5]
Slappeterp was home to 113 people in 1840.[6] Until 2018, the village was part of the Menameradiel municipality.[6]
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