Noardburgum () is a village in Tytsjerksteradiel municipality in the Friesland province of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2,250 in January 2017.Overzicht inwonersaantal Tytsjerksteradiel - Tytsjerksteradiel
History The village was first mentioned in 1718 as Bergumer heide. The current name means north of Burgum. Noardburgum developed in the 19th century as a heath cultivation project of Nicolaas Ypey.
The Protestant church was built between 1849 and 1850. The poorhouse was built in 1843, and is currently houses a clog museum.
A large complex for drinking water extraction in the region was constructed in the 1920s. In 1984, a decalcification unit was added to terrain. Noardburgum was awarded village status in 1930.
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