Vinkega (West Frisian: Finkegea) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 200 in 2017.[3]

Vinkega
Village
Vinkega Church (1965)
Location in Weststellingwerf municipality
Vinkega Location in the Netherlands
Coordinates:
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Weststellingwerf
Area [1]
• Total	5.16 km2 (1.99 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	200
• Density	39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Postal code	8393[1]
Dialing code	0561

The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Bennickegae. In 1542 to 1543, it became Finckega(e), and means "settlement of Finke".[4] The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1899. The iconic open spire was demolished in 1969 and replaced by a simple gable roof. Between 1975 and 2006, it served as a studio. Since 2018, it is the village house.[5]

Vinkega was home to 344 people in 1840.[5]

References

External links

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