Jannum () is a small village in
Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the province of
Friesland
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, the
Netherlands
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. It had a population of around 63 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the
Ferwerderadiel municipality.
The village was first mentioned in 1506 as Jawnum. The etymology is unclear.
The Dutch Reformed Church is from the 14th century and has 13th century elements. In 1840, Jannum was home to 97 people.
Gallery
File:De Terp met kerkje en huisjes. Janum..JPG, View on Jannum
File:Janum Huisje en Kerkje op de Terp..JPG, House in Jannum
File:Diakoniewoningen in Jannum.JPG, House in Jannum
References
External links
Noardeast-Fryslân
Populated places in Friesland
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