Dokkum

Dokkum is a Dutch fortified city in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland. It has 12,669 inhabitants (February 8, 2020). The fortifications of Dokkum are well preserved and are known as the bolwerken (bulwarks). It is the fifth most popular shopping city in Friesland. It also had the smallest hospital in the Netherlands.

Dokkum
City
Stadhuis, the city hall
Dokkum
Coordinates: 53°19′37″N 5°59′53″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceFriesland
MunicipalityNoardeast-Fryslân
Government
  MayorJohannes Kramer (FNP)
Population
  Total12,669
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
9100–9103
Area code0519
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