Augustinusga

Augustinusga (West Frisian: Stynsgea) is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland province, The Netherlands.

Augustinusga Stynsgea (West Frisian)
Village
Augustine Church
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Achtkarspelen municipality
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Coordinates: 53°13′N 6°10′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Achtkarspelen
Area [1]
• Total	7.51 km2 (2.90 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	1 m (3 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,200
• Density	160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	9284[1]
Dialing code	0512

Augustinusga lies in the eastern part of the province of Friesland, 10 km north of Drachten. As of 2017, it had a population of 1233.^[3]

History

The village was first mentioned around 1240 as "parrochia beati Augustini", and means "village of Augustine of Hippo".^[4] Augustinusga is a road village which developed on the intersection of the roads from Buitenpost to Drachten and Surhuizum.^[5] In 1240, Gerke Harkema from Augustinusga founded the village of Gerkesklooster. In 1242, Huwe Harkema, his brother, founded Buweklooster [nl].^[6]

The Protestant church of Augustinusga was built in the 15th century and has a 13th-century tower which is slightly detached from the church. The poldermolen is a tjasker, simple pumping mill, which was originally located in Blessum and moved to Augustinusga in 1972.^[5] In 1840, it was home to 600 people.^[6] In 1897, a dairy factory was opened which resulted in further development. The factory closed in 1968.^[5]

Notable buildings

• The Protestant church of Augustinusga

Gallery

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  Abraham Square
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  Wall art
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  Village street
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  Former pub