Boarnsterhim

Boarnsterhim (West Frisian pronunciation; Dutch: Boornsterhem [ˈboːr(ə)nstərˌɦɛm] ) was a municipality in the northern Netherlands. On 1 January 2014, the municipality was dissolved and its territory was split between four other municipalities: De Friese Meren, which was established that day, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen and Súdwest-Fryslân.

Boarnsterhim
Boornsterhem
Former municipality
Skyline of Warten
Location in Friesland
Coordinates: 53°6′N 5°50′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceFriesland
Established1 January 1984
Dissolved1 January 2014
Area
  Total168.58 km2 (65.09 sq mi)
  Land151.54 km2 (58.51 sq mi)
  Water17.04 km2 (6.58 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (November 2013)
  Total19,482
  Density129/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
Parts of 8000 and 9000 range
Area code0515, 0566, 058
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