Makkum, Súdwest-Fryslân
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Makkum is a village of Súdwest-Fryslân municipality, west of Bolsward on the banks of the lake IJsselmeer in the province Friesland of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,460 in January 2017,[3] making it the largest village of the former municipally Wûnseradiel. North and south of Makkum are nature reserves Noardwaard and Súdwaard. Belonging to Makkum is the hamlet Ingwier.
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Makkum | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 53°3′18″N 5°24′13″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | Súdwest-Fryslân |
Area | |
• Total | 6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,380 |
• Density | 560/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8754[1] |
Dialing code | 0515 |
Website | Official |
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Historically Makkum is a fishing village. In the 20th century it started receiving tourists.