Burgwerd

Burgwerd (Dutch: [/ˈbʏrx.ʋərt/]; West Frisian: Burchwert) is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 315 in January 2017.^[3] It is located near the Boalserter Trekfeart.

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Village
Burgwerd
Flag Coat of arms
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
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Coordinates: 53°5′16″N 5°32′45″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Súdwest-Fryslân
Area [1]
• Total	7.66 km2 (2.96 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	0.5 m (1.6 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	310
• Density	40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Postal code	8742[1]
Dialing code	0515

History

Burgwerd was originally a village on a terp or mound on the Dieperderhimpolder dike. In the 13th century it was known as Borghwarth. The village has four Rijksmonuments; Johanneskerk^[4], the church which dates to the 13th century; two windmills, the Aylvapoldermolen^[5] and De Heimerter Mole^[6]; and the ornate iron fence surrounding the Dutch Reformed church^[7].

On 21 July 2006 there was a reunion of inhabitants and former residents of Burgwerd. Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.

Population history

• 1954 – 438
• 1959 – 398
• 1964 – 377
• 1969 – 339
• 1973 – 361
• 2004 – 348

Gallery

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  Canal view
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  House with miniature wind mill
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  De Hiemerter Mol