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Former municipality in Friesland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nijefurd (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnɛiəfʏrt] , West Frisian: [ˈnɛiəføt]) is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland.
Nijefurd | |
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Former municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 52°59′N 5°26′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Súdwest-Fryslân |
| Area (2006) | |
| • Total | 289.17 km2 (111.65 sq mi) |
| • Land | 96.68 km2 (37.33 sq mi) |
| • Water | 192.49 km2 (74.32 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January, 2007) | |
| • Total | 10,887 |
| • Density | 113/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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.
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