What is the population of Beetsterzwaag, Friesland?

Beetsterzwaag has a population of approximately 3,605 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Beetsterzwaag, Friesland located?

Beetsterzwaag is located in Friesland, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 53.0591°, 6.0821°.

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Beetsterzwaag

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Beetsterzwaag

Total population

3,605

Land area1.34 km²

Coordinates53.06°, 6.08°

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Area

1.34 km²

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Overview

Beetsterzwaag is a village in the municipality of Opsterland in the east of Friesland in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,485 in January 2017. Beetsterzwaag is known for its estates and manor houses.

History & geography

History

The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Suagh, and means "pasture with cattle belonging to ". Beetsterzwaag developed on a sandy ridge from Oud Beets. In 1684, the village already contained four manor houses, and in the 19th century was described as "a kilometre of noble houses surrounded by parks and forests". The Dutch Reformed church was built between 1803 and 1804 and was enlarged in the 20th century. Lauswolt was bought in 1826 and turned into a manor house in 1868. It was enlarged many times, and in 1954 was transformed into a five-star hotel. The restaurant had a Michelin Star between 2001 and 2006, and regained its star in 2020. Beetsterzwaag was home to 748 in 1840.

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