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Former municipality in Friesland, Netherlands
Nijefurd
Former municipality
Flag of NijefurdFlagCoat of arms of NijefurdCoat of arms
Location of Nijefurd
Coordinates: 52°59′N 5°26′E / 52.983°N 5.433°E / 52.983; 5.433
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceFriesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân
Area
 • Total289.17 km (111.65 sq mi)
 • Land96.68 km (37.33 sq mi)
 • Water192.49 km (74.32 sq mi)
Population
 • Total10,887
 • Density113/km (290/sq mi)
 Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Nijefurd (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnɛiəfʏrt] , West Frisian: [ˈnɛiəføt]) is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland.

History

It was formed in 1984 from the old municipalities of Hindeloopen, Stavoren, and Workum, and part of Hemelumer Oldeferd.

In 2011, it formed together with the municipalities of Bolsward, Sneek, Wûnseradiel and Wymbritseradiel the new municipality Súdwest Fryslân.

Population centres

External links

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Populated places in the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân
Towns
Villages
Hamlets
List of cities, towns and villages in Friesland


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