Burgumer Mar Explained

Burgumer Mar
Image Bathymetry:Bergumermeer.png
Alt Bathymetry:Bathymetric map of Burgumer Mar
Location:Friesland
Coords:53.1917°N 6.0417°W
Pushpin Map:Netherlands#Netherlands Friesland
Basin Countries:Netherlands
Area:360ha

The Burgumer Mar (Dutch; Flemish: Bergumermeer) is a lake near the town of Burgum in the Dutch province of Friesland. The lake was formed during the last ice age. It is a popular water sports area with multiple yacht harbours. The splits the lake into a northern and southern part.

Since March 15, 2007, the West Frisian name Burgumer Mar is the official name; before that date the Dutch name was the official one[1]). The villages Jistrum, Eastermar and Sumar together with Burgum border the lake.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fryslan.nl/sjablonen/1/infotype/webpage/view.asp?objectID=17084 Waternamen in Fryslân