| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Waadhoeke |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 5.45 km² |
| Elevation | 1.2 m |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 540 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 8854[1] |
| Dialing code | 0518 |
Oosterbierum (ˌoːstərˈbiːrʏm; West Frisian: Easterbierrum ˌjɛstr̩ˈbjɪrəm) is a village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 561 in January 2014.[2]
History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Asterberen, and means "eastern houses/barns". The ooster (east) has been added to distinguish from Westerbeeren which disappeared in a flood in 1322.[3] Oosterbierum developed on a clay ridge near the Wadden Sea.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200. It was enlarged in the 14th and 16th century. In 1709, the tower was built.[5]
Oosterbierum was home to 592 people in 1840.[5] Until 2018, the village was part of the Franekeradeel municipality and before 1984 it belonged to Barradeel municipality.[5]
Notable people
- Jelle Zijlstra (1918–2001), former prime minister of the Netherlands[6]
- Rinse Zijlstra (1927–2017), politician and former mayor[7]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ Aantal inwoners per buurt/dorp - Franekeradeel
- ^ "Oosterbierum - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Oosterbierum" (in Dutch). Friesland Wonderland. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Oosterbierum" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Dr. J. (Jelle) Zijlstra" (in Dutch). Dutch Parliament. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Oud-burgemeester Rinse Zijlstra overleden" (in Dutch). Leeuwarder Courant. Retrieved 4 April 2022.