Oostmahorn
Oostmahorn (West Frisian: De Skâns) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân and had, as of January 2017, a population of 65.[1] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.
Oostmahorn
De Skâns | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Oostmahorn ferry | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Oostmahorn Location of Oostmahorn in the province of Friesland | |
| Coordinates: 53°22′51″N 6°09′37″E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 km2 (0.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Before 2006 the village was part of Anjum. Oostmahorn is located on the westside of the Lauwersmeer. The ferry to Schiermonnikoog that had previously left from Oostmahorn now leaves from Lauwersoog. Esonstad is a holiday village.
Oostmahorn by Gaspar Bouttats
Former building of maritime pilots and sea rescue
Former telecommunication building
The lighthouse, with view on the Lauwersmeer
References
- Aantal inwoners per woonplaats in Dongeradeel op 1 januari 2017 Archived 2017-10-21 at the Wayback Machine - Dongeradeel
External links
Media related to Oostmahorn at Wikimedia Commons
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