Exmorra

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Exmorra
Eksmoarre
Village
St John the Baptist church
St John the Baptist church
Flag of Exmorra
Coat of arms of Exmorra
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Exmorra is located in Netherlands
Exmorra
Exmorra
Location in the Netherlands
Coordinates: Coordinates: 53°3′19″N 5°27′49″E / 53.05528°N 5.46361°E / 53.05528; 5.46361
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Population
 (2017)
 • Total470
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8615
Dialing code0515

Exmorra (West Frisian: Eksmoarre) is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 470 in January 2017.[1]

History[]

Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.

Overview[]

The village has a Christian primary school. Every year there is a village festival, for which many different activities are being organized. There are several neighborhood associations who organize these activities. Some years, a themed parade takes place. Exmorra has a months paper for the residents of Exmorra and Allingawier.

There is a church which was built in the 13th century.

A few companies are located in Exmorra, among others a shop of an artist who makes glass sculptures by hand.

In winter there is a skating rink. There is a large sportfield where 'kaats'tournaments are being held. Kaatsen is a popular frisian sport.

References[]

External links[]

Media related to Exmorra at Wikimedia Commons


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