Snikzwaag

Snikzwaag (West Frisian: Sniksweach) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in 2017.^[3]

Snikzwaag Sniksweach
Village
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality
Snikzwaag Location in the Netherlands Show map of Friesland Snikzwaag Snikzwaag (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°58′59″N 5°47′19″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	De Fryske Marren
Area [1]
• Total	1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	−0.4 m (−1.3 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	65
• Density	44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Postal code	8505[1]
Dialing code	0513

History

The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Sneckswach, and means pointed (cattle) pasture.^[4] In 1840, Snikzwaag was home to 73 people.^[5]

Before 2014, Snikzwaag was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland.^[5]

Gallery

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  Wooden bell tower
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  Snikzwaag in winter