Jelsum
title: "Jelsum" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["leeuwarden", "populated-places-in-friesland"] topic_path: "general/leeuwarden" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelsum" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Jelsum |
| native_name_lang | |
| settlement_type | Village |
| image_skyline | Kerkje van Jelsum.jpg |
| image_caption | Jelsum Church |
| image_map | Map NL Ljouwerteradiel Jelsum.png |
| map_caption | Location in Leeuwarderadeel municipality |
| pushpin_map | Netherlands Friesland#Netherlands |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_mapsize | 250 |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in the Netherlands |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Netherlands Netherlands |
| subdivision_type1 | Province |
| subdivision_name1 | Friesland Friesland |
| subdivision_type2 | Municipality |
| subdivision_name2 | Leeuwarden Leeuwarden |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 5.31 |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_m | 0.4 |
| population_as_of | 2021 |
| population_footnotes | |
| population_total | 310 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone | CET |
| utc_offset | +1 |
| timezone_DST | CEST |
| utc_offset_DST | +2 |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| postal_code | 9057 |
| area_code_type | Dialing code |
| area_code | 058 |
| :: |
| name = Jelsum | native_name = | native_name_lang = | settlement_type = Village | image_skyline = Kerkje van Jelsum.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = Jelsum Church | image_flag = | flag_alt = | image_seal = | seal_alt = | image_shield = | shield_alt = | etymology = | nickname = | motto = | image_map = Map NL Ljouwerteradiel Jelsum.png | map_alt = | map_caption = Location in Leeuwarderadeel municipality | pushpin_map = Netherlands Friesland#Netherlands | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_mapsize = 250 | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Netherlands | coordinates = | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Netherlands Netherlands | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Friesland Friesland | subdivision_type2 = Municipality | subdivision_name2 = Leeuwarden Leeuwarden | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | seat_type = | seat = | government_footnotes = | leader_party = | leader_title = | leader_name = | unit_pref = Metric tags -- | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 5.31 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 0.4 | population_as_of = 2021 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 310 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_note = | population_demonym = | timezone1 = | utc_offset1 = | timezone1_DST = | utc_offset1_DST = | timezone = CET | utc_offset = +1 | timezone_DST = CEST | utc_offset_DST = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 9057 | area_code_type = Dialing code | area_code = 058 | iso_code = | footnotes = Jelsum is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 195 in January 2017. The stins Dekemastate is located in Jelsum.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1270 as Heilsum, and means "settlement of the people of Helle (person / hero)". Jelsum is a terp (artificial living mound) village which probably had its origins before the beginning of our era. The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and has a 13th-century tower. The choir was renewed in the 15th century. The church was restored in 1913 and 1999. In 1840, Jelsum was home to 262 people.
The stins Dekemastate was probably built in the 13th century. It is a fortified rectangular house surrounded by a moat and stone wall. The original estate was destroyed in 1492 and again in 1498 by the citizens of Leeuwarden. The tower was probably demolished around 1700. The building was modified many times during its history, and currently houses a museum. The stins is surrounded by a large park.
Before 2018, the village was part of the Leeuwarderadeel municipality.
Gallery
File:Dwarshuisboerderij in eclectische stijl.jpg|Houses in Jelsum File:Kop Hals Romp boerderij te Jelsum.jpg|Farm in Jelsum File:The oude school aan de Boarnsylsterwei in Jelsum.JPG|Former school File:Dekemastate-Jelsum.jpg|Dekemastate
References
References
- "Postcodetool for 9057LA". Het Waterschapshuis.
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021".
- [http://statline.cbs.nl/Statweb/publication/?DM=SLNL&PA=83765NED&D1=0-1,3-4,8,11,14,28,31-32,99-104&D2=8740-8880&HDR=T&STB=G1&VW=T Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017] - CBS Statline
- "Jelsum - (geografische naam)".
- Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven. (2000). "Jelsum". Waanders.
- "Jelsum".
- "Dekema State".
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