Molkwerum

Molkwerum (West Frisian: Molkwar) is a village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 390 in January 2017. Molkwerum used to be called Friese Doolhof (Frisian Maze), because it is built on numerous little islands dissected by canals in a random fashion. The village used to contain 27 bridges.

Molkwerum
Molkwar
Village
St Lebuinus Church
Location in the former Nijefurd municipality
Molkwerum
Location in the Netherlands
Molkwerum
Molkwerum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°54′1″N 5°23′53″E
Country Netherlands
Province Friesland
Municipality Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
  Total10.72 km2 (4.14 sq mi)
Elevation
−0.1 m (−0.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total360
  Density34/km2 (87/sq mi)
Postal code
8722
Dialing code0514
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