Lekkum is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the Friesland province of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 405 in January 2017.[3]
Lekkum | |
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Village | |
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 Location in Leeuwarden municipality | |
  Lekkum Location in the Netherlands  Lekkum Lekkum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°14′N 5°49′E / 53.233°N 5.817°E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Leeuwarden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.32 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 435 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9081 & 9082[1] |
| Dialing code | 058 |
De Bullemolen in Lekkum marks the finishing point of the Elfstedentocht.[4]
History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Lackum. The etymology is unclear.[5] The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1778 as a replacement of a medieval church. The tower was rebuilt in 1896.[6] The polder mill De Bullemolen was built in 1825. Since 2006, it serves as a backup from the pumping station.[7] In 1840, Lekkum was home to 127 people. [6]
Before 1944, Lekkum was part of Leeuwarderadeel municipality.[6]
Gallery
Lekkum Church
De Kobbe statue
Farm near Lemmer
References
External links
Media related to Lekkum at Wikimedia Commons
