Holwert
Holwert is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. It had a population of around 1,607 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.
Holwert | |
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Village | |
St Willibrord church | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality | |
Holwert Location in the Netherlands Holwert Holwert (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°22′N 5°54′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.42 km2 (7.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,595 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9151 |
| Dialing code | 0519 |
The ferry to the island of Ameland departs from Holwert. Wadloopcentrum Fryslân in Holwert is a centre for the training of wadlopen guides and the preservation of the sport. There are two windmills in Holwert, De Hoop and Miedenmolen.
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