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Kootstertille

Coordinates: 53°13′N 6°06′E / 53.217°N 6.100°E / 53.217; 6.100
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Kootstertille
Koatstertille
Village
Benedict Church
Benedict Church
Flag of Kootstertille
Coat of arms of Kootstertille
Location in Achtkarspelen municipality
Location in Achtkarspelen municipality
Kootstertille is located in Friesland
Kootstertille
Kootstertille
Location in the Netherlands
Kootstertille is located in Netherlands
Kootstertille
Kootstertille
Kootstertille (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°13′N 6°06′E / 53.217°N 6.100°E / 53.217; 6.100
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityAchtkarspelen Achtkarspelen
Area
 • Total7.80 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
Elevation0.7 m (2.3 ft)
Population
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 • Total2,425
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Postal code
9288[1]
Dialing code0512

Kootstertille (West Frisian: Koatstertille) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2500 in 2017.[3]

History

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The village was first mentioned in 1508 as Wigher ter Tille. Kootstertille means bridge near the village of Kooten (=little houses) which was built in 1571. The settlement quickly outgrew Kooten, and both were officially merged in 1959 as Koostertille.[4] In 1840, it was home to 132 people. The Protestant church was built in 1883. Its location along the canal which is nowadays called Prinses Margrietkanaal [nl] started to attract industry. In the late 1930s, the canal was diverted and a little harbour was created which further stimulated development.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 March 2022. two entries
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 9288AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. ^ Villages - Achtkarspelen (in Dutch)
  4. ^ "Kootstertille - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Kootstertille". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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