Hempens (West Frisian: Himpens) is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.
Hempens Himpens | |
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Village | |
![]() St Martin's Church | |
Coordinates: 53°11′N 5°50′E / 53.183°N 5.833°E | |
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Area | |
• Total | 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 285 |
• Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9086[1] |
Dialing code | 058 |
It was first mentioned in 1463 as Hempens, and means "settlement of the people of Hempe (person)".[3]
Hempens was an agricultural community. In 1840, it was home to 89 people. The church burnt down in 1945, and was rebuilt in 1948.[4]
Gallery
- Street view with bridge in the distance
- Art in Hempens
- Farm in Hempens