Sneek
Sneek (Dutch pronunciation: [sneːk] ⓘ; West Frisian: Snits) is a city southwest of Leeuwarden and the seat of the former municipality of Sneek in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. As of 2011 it is the seat of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân (Southwest Friesland). The city had approximately 33,855 inhabitants in January 2017.
Sneek
Snits | |
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City and former municipality | |
Waterpoort | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Sneek Location in the Netherlands Sneek Sneek (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°01′57″N 05°39′36″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | Súdwest-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.04 km2 (13.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 34,485 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8600-08 |
| Dialing code | 0515 |
Sneek is situated in Southwest Friesland, close to the Sneekermeer, and is well known for its canals, the Waterpoort (Watergate, the symbol of the city), and watersports (hosting the annual Sneekweek, the largest sailing event on inland European waterways). Sneek is one of the Friese elf steden ("Eleven cities of Friesland"). The city is very important in the southwestern part of Friesland (called the Zuidwesthoek, or Southwest Corner).