Waaxens is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of only 35 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]

Waaxens
Village
St Thomas' church
Flag Coat of arms
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality
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Coordinates:
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Noardeast-Fryslân
Area [1]
• Total	1.81 km2 (0.70 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	40
• Density	22/km2 (57/sq mi)
Postal code	9152[1]
Dialing code	0519

The village was first mentioned between 825 and 842 as Wacheringe, and means "settlement of the people of Wachsa".[5] Waaxens is a terp (artificial living mound) village with houses randomly scatter on terp. The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century, but has been extensively modified in the 15th century. In 1840, it was home to 73 people.[4]

In 2021, the municipality wanted to rename the village to West Frisian: Waaksens, however the plan was abandoned due to fierce resistance, because another village is named Waaksens which already causes significant problems, and changing the x to ks does not make it Frisian. Another argument was that it has been spelt with an x since the 13th century. A referendum which was called by the municipality, resulted in 100% disapproval.[4]

Gallery

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  Farm in Waaxens
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  Clergy house
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  The Old Monastery (1722)
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  Farm in Waaxens

References

External links

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