Sneek
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Fryslân |
| Coordinates | 53°2′ N 5°40′ E (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=53_2_N_5_40_E_region:NL_type:adm2nd(32,932)) |
| Area - Land - Water | 34.04 km˛ 30.18 km˛ 3.86 km˛ |
| Population (2005) - Density | 32,932 1,091/km˛ |
Sneek (Frisian Snits) is a municipality and a city in Fryslân in the northern Netherlands.
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Population centres
- Loënga (59)
- Offingawier (173)
- Sneek (31,614)
- Ysbrechtum (665)
(Population as of January 1, 2002)
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Sneek
Sneek received city rights in 1456. The city is well known for its Waterpoort (litt. Water gate) and the Sneekweek, a yearly sailing festival. Sneek is one of the eleven cities of the Elfstedentocht.
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Ysbrechtum
Ysbrechtum (IJsbrechtum) is a small town (circa 700 inhabitants) three kilometres from the city of Sneek.
In Ysbrechtum you find Epema State, a beautiful old estate. The mayors of Wymbritseradiel, named "Grietmannen", lived there from 1651 until 1850. Every year in Summer and December there is a market of antiques and garden equipment.
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External link
- Official Website (http://www.sneek.nl)
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