Friesland, Netherlands · Europe
12,996
Population
Europe
Continent
Amsterdam
Timezone
NL
Country Code
Franeker (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfraːnəkər] ; West Frisian: Frjentsjer [ˈfrjɛntsjər]) is one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland and capital of the municipality of Waadhoeke. It is located north of the Van Harinxmakanaal and about 20 km (12 mi) west of Leeuwarden. As of 2023, it had 13,015 inhabitants. World Heritage Site the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, established in 1781, is located in the city.
Coordinates
53.1855°, 5.5412°
Region/State
Friesland
District
Waadhoeke
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Country
Netherlands
Region
Friesland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
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