Snikzwaag (West Frisian: Sniksweach) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in 2017.[3]
Snikzwaag
Sniksweach | |
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Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality | |
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| • Total | 1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.4 m (−1.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8505[1] |
| Dialing code | 0513 |
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Sneckswach, and means pointed (cattle) pasture.[4] In 1840, Snikzwaag was home to 73 people.[5]
Before 2014, Snikzwaag was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland.[5]
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