Snakkerburen (West Frisian: Snakkerbuorren) is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 225 in January 2017.[3]
Snakkerburen Snakkerbuorren | |
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Village | |
 View from the Dokkumer Trekweg | |
  Snakkerburen Location in the Netherlands  Snakkerburen Snakkerburen (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°13′N 5°48′E / 53.217°N 5.800°E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Leeuwarden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9083[1] |
| Dialing code | 058 |
History
The village was first mentioned in 1664 as Snackerbuyren. The etymology is unknown.[4]
Snakkerburen was originally an agriculture community. During the 15th century, some shopkeepers from Leeuwarden moved in, because it was outside the jurisdiction of the city. In the 17th century, brickworks and kiln were established along the canalised Dokkumer Ee. In 1840, Snakkerburen was home to 287 people.[5]
Gallery
Former Inn de Sevenster
Canal view
Street view
Canal view
References
External links
Media related to Snakkerburen at Wikimedia Commons
