Barradeel - Wikipedia
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| Coordinates: 53°13′N 5°29′E / 53.217°N 5.483°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Friesland |
| Hoofdplaats | Sexbierum |
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• Total | 66.98 km2 (25.86 sq mi) |
| • Land | 54.44 km2 (21.02 sq mi) |
| • Water | 12.74 km2 (4.92 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 1974) | 6,747 |
| • Density | 124/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Barradeel is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Friesland. It was located north of Harlingen and Franeker, and is now largely a part of Franekeradeel. The municipality existed until 1984.
The municipality included the villages of Firdgum, Klooster-Lidlum, Minnertsga, Oosterbierum, Pietersbierum, Sexbierum, Tzummarum, and Wijnaldum.