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Langelille
Village in Friesland, Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Langelille (West Frisian: De Langelille) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 220 in 2017.[3]
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![]() Location in Weststellingwerf municipality | |
Coordinates: 52°50′33″N 5°50′30″E | |
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• Total | 6.27 km2 (2.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.6 m (−2.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 245 |
• Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8484[1] |
Dialing code | 0561 |
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The village was first mentioned in 1580 as Langelijle. The etymology is unclear.[4]
In 1840, Langelille was home to 170 people. In 1896, a dairy factory was built in the village.[5]