Rottum
| |
|---|---|
Village
| |
Rottum, east village entrance
| |
Flag 
Coat of arms | |
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality
| |
  Rottum Location in the Netherlands Show map of Friesland Rottum Rottum (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 52°56′09″N 5°53′25″E / 52.93583°N 5.89028°E / 52.93583; 5.89028 | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  De Fryske Marren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.93 km2 (2.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.5 m (−1.6 ft) |
| Population
(2021)[1]
| |
| • Total | 750 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
8461
|
| Telephone area | 0513 |
Rottum is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 675 in 2017.[3]
It was first mentioned in the late 13th century as Ruthne.[4] A chapel was constructed in the 14th century, and the judge for Zevenwouden [nl] had its seat in Rottum. Landtags were also held in the village. The chapel was replaced by a church in 1414, and demolished in 1791. Only the bell tower remains. In 1840, it was home to 209 people.[5]
Before 2014, Rottum was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland [nl]. Before 1934, Rottum was part of the Schoterland [nl] municipality.[5]
Media related to Rottum (Friesland) at Wikimedia Commons
 | This Friesland location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
