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{{about|the Dutch town|the 33rd governor of North Dakota|Doug Burgum}}
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[[File:Burgum Poppestien 2778.jpg|thumb|De Poppestien, Burgum]]
'''Burgum''' is the largest and administrative town of the [[municipality]] of [[Tytsjerksteradiel]], in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Friesland]]. It had a population of 10,058 inhabitants in January 2017.<ref>[https://www.tytsjerksteradiel.nl/document.php?m=58&fileid=64579&f=3c991bf8c153f6fef4c593a358f467c9&attachment=0 Overzicht inwonersaantal Tytsjerksteradiel] - Tytsjerksteradiel</ref>


On 1 January 1989 the official name of the village was changed from ''Bergum'' to ''Burgum.'' This was done to match the Frisian name of the village. Bergum is the current name in Dutch.<ref name=Taalunie>{{cite web |url=http://namen.taalunie.org/friese-namen |title=Friese namen |last=Taalunie |first= |year=2019 |language=Dutch |access-date= 20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.t-diel.nl/dorpen-in-de-gemeente Dorpen in de gemeente] (in Dutch) on the official website of the municipality</ref>
'''Burgum''' ({{lang-nl|Bergum}}) is the largest and administrative town of the [[municipality]] of [[Tytsjerksteradiel]], in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Friesland]], with a population of 10083 inhabitants (December 1, 2009).<ref>[http://www.tietjerksteradeel.nl/infotype/webpage/view.asp?objectID=657 Municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel - ''population per village'']</ref> Since January 1, 1989 the [[West Frisian language|West Frisian]] name ''Burgum'' is the official name, before 1989 the Dutch name was the official one.


The name Burgum is suggestive of an area of higher altitude than the surrounding area. The province of Friesland is bordered in the north by the [[Wadden Sea]]. In ancient and medieval times, habitation in Friesland occurred only in those areas which were elevated above sea level (for example in Burgum) or on artificially built mounds known as terp, weird or ward. These mounds were areas of refuge in times of flooding. The artificial mounds became redundant after the building of the dykes on the border of the Wadden Sea. Habitation of this area goes back to the Stone Age.
The name Burgum is suggestive of an area of higher altitude than the surrounding area. The province of Friesland is bordered in the north by the [[Wadden Sea]]. In ancient and medieval times, habitation in Friesland occurred only in those areas which were elevated above sea level (for example in Burgum) or on artificially built mounds known as terp, weird or ward. These mounds were areas of refuge in times of flooding. The artificial mounds became redundant after the building of the dykes on the border of the Wadden Sea. Habitation of this area goes back to the Stone Age.


Main things to see in Burgum are the Town Hall and the [[Protestant church of Burgum|''Krústsjerke'']] (Cross Church) which is the remainder of a convent burned in the [[Eighty Years' War]].
Main things to see in Burgum are the Town Hall and the [[Protestant church of Burgum|''Krústsjerke'']] (Cross Church) which is the remainder of a convent burned in the [[Eighty Years' War]]. Friesland is renowned for its many lakes and canals. One of these lakes is found nearby the village of Burgum and it is called the [[Burgumer Mar]]. Another object of interest is the so-called Poppestien. A large stone deposited in this area during the last ice age (11,000 BC). In ancient times this stone was used in fertility rituals.

Friesland is renowned for its many lakes and canals. One of these lakes is found nearby the village of Burgum and it is called the [[Burgumer Mar]]. Another object of interest is the so-called Poppestien. A large stone deposited in this area during the last ice age (11.000 BC). In ancient times this stone was used in fertility rituals.


== Notable buildings ==
== Notable buildings ==
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== Notable people associated with Burgum ==
== Notable people associated with Burgum ==
* Hendrik Bulthuis - Amateur boat builder and designer of the Bergumermeer-class sailing-boat (“B.M.-er”).
* Hendrik Bulthuis - Amateur boat builder and designer of the Bergumermeer-class sailing-boat (“B.M.-er”)
* [[Tsjibbe Gearts van der Meulen]] - Frisian writer and poet
* [[Tsjibbe Gearts van der Meulen]] - Frisian writer and poet
* [[Joke van Rijssel]], long track speed skater<ref>{{cite news|url=https://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LLC/1977-11-25/edition/0/page/10|title=Joke van Rijssel staart zich niet blind op succes|website=Leidse Courant|date=25 November 1977|access-date=7 June 2020|language=nl}}</ref>
* [[Rombertus van Uylenburgh]] - One of the founders of the [[University of Franeker]]
* [[Rombertus van Uylenburgh]] - One of the founders of the [[University of Franeker]]


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== External links ==
* [http://www.burgum.info Website about the history Burgum]
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Latest revision as of 10:11, 14 April 2023

This article is about the Dutch town. For the 33rd governor of North Dakota, see Doug Burgum.

Burgum
Bergum
Village
Burgum, church: de Kruiskerk
Burgum, church: de Kruiskerk
Flag of Burgum
Flag
Coat of arms of Burgum
Coat of arms
Location of the village in Tytsjerksteradiel
Location of the village in Tytsjerksteradiel
Burgum is located in Friesland
Burgum
Burgum
Location in the Netherlands
Burgum is located in Netherlands
Burgum
Burgum
Burgum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°12′N 6°00′E / 53.200°N 6.000°E / 53.200; 6.000
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityTytsjerksteradiel Tytsjerksteradiel
Population
 (1 January 2017)
 • Total10,058
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9251
Dialing code0511
De Poppestien, Burgum

Burgum is the largest and administrative town of the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel, in the Dutch province of Friesland. It had a population of 10,058 inhabitants in January 2017.[1]

On 1 January 1989 the official name of the village was changed from Bergum to Burgum. This was done to match the Frisian name of the village. Bergum is the current name in Dutch.[2][3]

The name Burgum is suggestive of an area of higher altitude than the surrounding area. The province of Friesland is bordered in the north by the Wadden Sea. In ancient and medieval times, habitation in Friesland occurred only in those areas which were elevated above sea level (for example in Burgum) or on artificially built mounds known as terp, weird or ward. These mounds were areas of refuge in times of flooding. The artificial mounds became redundant after the building of the dykes on the border of the Wadden Sea. Habitation of this area goes back to the Stone Age.

Main things to see in Burgum are the Town Hall and the Krústsjerke (Cross Church) which is the remainder of a convent burned in the Eighty Years' War. Friesland is renowned for its many lakes and canals. One of these lakes is found nearby the village of Burgum and it is called the Burgumer Mar. Another object of interest is the so-called Poppestien. A large stone deposited in this area during the last ice age (11,000 BC). In ancient times this stone was used in fertility rituals.

Notable buildings

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Notable people associated with Burgum

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References

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  1. ^ Overzicht inwonersaantal Tytsjerksteradiel - Tytsjerksteradiel
  2. ^ Taalunie (2019). "Friese namen" (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  3. ^ Dorpen in de gemeente (in Dutch) on the official website of the municipality
  4. ^ "Joke van Rijssel staart zich niet blind op succes". Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 25 November 1977. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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