Ljussens
Village in Friesland, Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ljussens (Dutch: Lioessens) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 348 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]
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Ljussens | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 53°22′50″N 6°5′19″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
Area | |
• Total | 4.57 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 380 |
• Density | 83/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9134[1] |
Dialing code | 0519 |
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The village was first mentioned in 1401 as Luscens, and means "people of Liusse (Liutfrid)".[5] The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century. Around 1480, it was enlarged and received a five-sided choir. In 1840, Ljussens was home to 439 people.[4]
The village's official name was changed from Lioessens to Ljussens in 2023.[6][7]