| Native name | Eagmaryp |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Municipality | De Fryske Marren |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 3.65 km² |
| Elevation | -0.1 m |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 110 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 8541[1] |
| Dialing code | 0566 |
Akmarijp (West Frisian: Eagmaryp) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is in the municipality De Fryske Marren, about 5 km north of the town of Joure.
Akmarijp has about 110 inhabitants (2017).[2]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Ackrommariip, and means "on the edge of Akkrum.[3] Akmarijp is a canal village which developed during the 11th century. The belfry dates from 1844 and is a replacement for a demolished church tower.[4] The church was demolished in 1722. In 1840, Akmarijp was home to 99 people.[5]
Before 2014, Akmarijp was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Utingeradeel.[5]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS
- ^ "Akmarijp - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Akmarijp" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Akmarijp" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Retrieved 29 March 2022.