Aalsum, Friesland
Aalsum (West Frisian: Ealsum) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân, about 1 km north of Dokkum. It had a population of around 125 in January 2017
Aalsum
Ealsum | |
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Village | |
Aalsum church | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality | |
Aalsum Location in the Netherlands Aalsum Aalsum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°20′18″N 6°00′16″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 130 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (77/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9121 |
| Dialing code | 0519 |
Aalsum is built on a partially excavated terp, around a church originally dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, which dates back to approximately 1200 AD.
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