Ameland

Ameland is an island and municipality of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. In 2016 the municipality had about 3,600 people. The municipality covers an area of 269 km², the island an area of 59 km².

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Ameland aerial view from the west.jpg
Flag of Ameland
Official seal of Ameland
Coordinates: 53°26′29.4″N 5°41′15.2″E / 53.441500°N 5.687556°E / 53.441500; 5.687556
Country Netherlands
Province Fryslân
Government
 • MayorLeo Pieter Stoel
Area
 • Total59.11 km2 (22.82 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total3,545
 • Density59.97/km2 (155.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code(s)
9160–9164
CIN0060
WebsiteOfficial website

Ameland makes part of the West Frisian Islands (Dutch: Waddeneilanden).

It lies west of the island of Schiermonnikoog and east of the island of Terschelling.

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