Exmorra

Exmorra
Eksmoarre
Village
St John the Baptist church

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Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
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
Country Netherlands Netherlands
Province Friesland Friesland
Municipality Súdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Population (2017)
  Total 470
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 8615
Dialing code 0515

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

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