Hollum
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Village
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Hollum
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Location in Ameland municipality
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  Hollum Location in the province of Friesland Show map of Friesland Hollum Hollum (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′E / 53.417°N 5.633°E / 53.417; 5.633 | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Ameland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Population
(2021)[1]
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| • Total | 1,285 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
9161
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| Dialing code | 0519 |
Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities.[4][5] Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together.[6]
Prominent in the village is a Dutch Reformed church with foundations from the 12th century and a lighthouse, which is 59 m high, dating from 1880. Another notable feature is the Commandeur huuskes. Commandeur refers to the captain of a whaling ship, as were used during the 18th century to hunt in the Arctic Ocean.
Another notable tourist attraction is the Sorgdragersmuseum, a history museum. The smock mill De Verwachting is in working order.
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