Exmorra

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]

Exmorra

Eksmoarre
Village
St John the Baptist church
Flag
Coat of arms
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Exmorra
Location in the Netherlands
Coordinates:
Country Netherlands
Province Friesland
Municipality Súdwest-Fryslân
Population
 (2017)
 • Total470
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8615
Dialing code0515

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.

gollark: Oh, like Santa and the elves.
gollark: Oh yes, of course.
gollark: But you're in the northern hemisphere, so the NORTH pole is closer!
gollark: Aneurysm?
gollark: Or electromagnetic ovens, that sounds cooler.

References
  1. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline

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