Hollum
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.
Hollum | |
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Village | |
Hollum | |
Location in Ameland municipality | |
Hollum Location in the province of Friesland Hollum Hollum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′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) | |
| • 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 |
The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities. Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together.
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