Oostmahorn

Oostmahorn (West Frisian: De Skâns) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân and had, as of January 2017, a population of 65.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]

Oostmahorn
De Skâns
Village
Oostmahorn ferry
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Oostmahorn
Location of Oostmahorn in the province of Friesland
Coordinates: 53°22′51″N 6°09′37″E
Country Netherlands
Province Friesland
MunicipalityNoardeast-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total85
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Postal code
9133[1]
Dialing code0519

Before 2006 the village was part of Anjum. Oostmahorn is located on the west-side of the Lauwersmeer. The ferry to Schiermonnikoog that had previously left from Oostmahorn now leaves from Lauwersoog.[4] Esonstad is a nearby holiday village.[4]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1543 as Oes(t)mehorne, and means eastern settlement.[5]

Oostmahorn was conquered by the geus (freedom fighter during the Dutch Revolt) Bartholt Entens van Mentheda who constructed a sconce near the village. The sconce was unsuccessfully attacked in 1576 by the Spanish colonel Caspar Robles. .[5] A coastal battery was built in its place in the late 18th century, and remained in service until 1849.[4]

In 1840, Oostmahorn was home to 66 people.[4]

  • Oostmahorn by Gaspar Bouttats
  • Former building of maritime pilots and sea rescue
  • Former telecommunication building
  • The lighthouse, with view on the Lauwersmeer

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 9133CA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. Aantal inwoners per woonplaats in Dongeradeel op 1 januari 2017 Archived 2017-10-21 at the Wayback Machine - Dongeradeel
  4. "Oostmahorn". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  5. "Oostmahorn - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 April 2022.

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