Snikzwaag (West Frisian: Sniksweach) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in 2017.[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Sneckswach, and means pointed (cattle) pasture.[4] In 1840, Snikzwaag was home to 73 people.[5]

Before 2014, Snikzwaag was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland.[5]

  • Wooden bell tower
    Wooden bell tower
  • Snikzwaag in winter
    Snikzwaag in winter

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 8505AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS
  4. ^ "Snikzwaag - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Snikzwaag". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 March 2022.

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