Legemeer (West Frisian: Legemar) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 40 in 2017.[3]
Legemeer Legemar | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°56′24″N 5°43′43″E / 52.94000°N 5.72861°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | De Fryske Marren |
Area | |
• Total | 2.97 km2 (1.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 40 |
• Density | 13/km2 (35/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8527[1] |
Dialing code | 0513 |
History
It was first mentioned in the 13th century as Nouimeis. Legemeer means "low lying lake".[4] A church was mentioned in 1788, but no longer exists. The belfry was built in 1720 and replaced in 1972 after it was destroyed in a storm. In 1840, was home to 58 people.[5]
Before 2014, Legemeer was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal.[5]
References
External links
Media related to Legemeer at Wikimedia Commons