Hollum | |
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Village | |
Location in the province of Friesland | |
Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′E / 53.417°N 5.633°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | Ameland |
Area | |
• Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,285 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9161 |
Dialing code | 0519 |
Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities.[4][5] Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together.[6]
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