Franeker
Franeker (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfraːnəkər] ⓘ; West Frisian: Frjentsjer) is one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland and capital of the municipality of Waadhoeke. It is located north of the Van Harinxmakanaal and about 20 km west of Leeuwarden. As of 1 January 2014, it had 12,781 inhabitants. The Eise Eisinga Planetarium, established in 1781, is located in the city.
Franeker
Frjentsjer | |
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Voorstraat in 2007 | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in the municipality of Franekeradeel | |
Franeker Location within the Netherlands Franeker Location within Europe Franeker Franeker (Europe) | |
| Coordinates: 53.18664°N 5.54325°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Waadhoeke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.17 km2 (7.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 12,780 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8801-8802 |
| Dialing code | 0517 |
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