Jirnsum | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Jirnsum Church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in the former Boarnsterhim municipality | |
  Jirnsum Location in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates:53°4′41″N5°47′29″E / 53.07806°N 5.79139°E /53.07806; 5.79139 | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Leeuwarden |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.11 km2 (3.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,360 |
| • Density | 135/km2 (348/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9011[1] |
| Dialing code | 0566 |
Jirnsum (Dutch:Irnsum[3]) is a village inLeeuwarden municipality in the province ofFriesland, theNetherlands. It had a population of around 1,360 in January 2017.[4]
The village was first mentioned between 1399 and 1401 as Yrntzom, and means "settlement of the people of Irin".[5] Jirnsum developed as aterp (artificial living mound) living along theBoorne [nl] river. Later, it became a road village. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1877. TheMennonite church dates from 1684 and received its current form in 1866.[6] In 1840, Jirnsum was home to 525 people.[7] In 1868, theGrou-Jirnsum railway station opened.[8]
Before 2014, Jirnsum was part ofBoarnsterhim municipality and before 1984 it belonged toRauwerdhem.[7]
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