Minnertsga (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɪ.nərtsˌɣaː], West Frisian: Minnertsgea) is a village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,750 in January 2017.[3] Before 2018, the village was part of het Bildt municipality.
Minnertsga Minnertsgea | |
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Village | |
The church in Minnertsga | |
![]() Location in het Bildt municipality | |
Coordinates: 53°15′3″N 5°35′42″E / 53.25083°N 5.59500°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | Waadhoeke |
Area | |
• Total | 12.03 km2 (4.64 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,740 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9047[1] |
Dialing code | 0518 |
History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Menerdkerke. It means "settlement of Meinard (person)". The name changed from kerk (church) to -ga (settlement) in the late-14th century.[4] Minnertsga is a terp (artificial living hill) village from the 8th century.[5]
The Dutch Reformed church was built in the 16th century, but has 13th century elements. The tower dates from 1505 and received a new roof in 1818. The church was damaged by fire in 1947 and restored between 1951 and 1955.[5] In 1940, the Galileërkerk in Leeuwarden was demolished,[6] and some of the headstones have been moved to Minnertsga.[7]
Minnertsga was home to 1,140 people in 1840.[7] There used to be a railway station in Minnertsga between 1902 and 1940.[8] 85% of the residents of Minnertsga are members of the local interest groep.[7]
Notable people
- Jacobus Mancadan (c. 1602–1680), painter and former grietman (mayor/judge)[9]
- Hendrik Wagenvoort (1886–1976), professor in Latin language and Roman religion[10]
Gallery
- Former train station
- House in Minnertsga (1968)
- Street view (1968)
References
External links
Media related to Minnertsga at Wikimedia Commons
- Local interests site (in Dutch)