Joure
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Joure (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjʌurə]; West Frisian: De Jouwer) is a town in the north of the Netherlands. It is the administrative center of De Fryske Marren, Friesland. With 13,090 inhabitants, it is also the most populous town in the municipality.[1]
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Joure
De Jouwer | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 52°57′54″N 5°48′0″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | De Fryske Marren |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 13,090 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 8500-8503 |
Telephone area | 0513 |
Residents of Joure are called Jousters; they are also commonly referred to as Jouster Keallepoaten. The Frisian keallepoat (calf's leg) refers to a baked offering, which early Jousters made to a water spirit, offering gratitude for bestowing so much water on their lands. The product consists of two elongated pastries that are baked next to and against each other and therefore resemble calf legs. They are made from rye flour, honey and various herbs.[2]