Franeker

Franeker
Frjentsjer (West Frisian)
City
The former city hall (left) and the Eise Eisinga Planetarium (right)
Flag
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Ster van de Elfsteden (Dutch)
(Star of the Eleven Cities)
Location in the former municipality of Franekeradeel in Friesland in the Netherlands
Location in the former municipality of Franekeradeel
Franeker
Location within the Netherlands
Franeker
Location within Europe
Franeker
Franeker (Europe)
Coordinates: 53°11′N 5°32′E / 53.183°N 5.533°E / 53.183; 5.533
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceFriesland
MunicipalityWaadhoeke
Area
 • Total
18.17 km2 (7.02 sq mi)
 • Land17.42 km2 (6.73 sq mi)
 • Water0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Elevation
1.1 m (3.6 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
13,015
 • Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Postal code
8801, 8802
Dialing code0517
Websitewww.franeker.frl

Franeker (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfraːnəkər] ⓘ; West Frisian: Frjentsjer [ˈfrjɛntsjər]) is one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland and capital of the municipality of Waadhoeke. It is located north of the Van Harinxmakanaal and about 20 km (12 mi) west of Leeuwarden. As of 2023, it had 13,015 inhabitants. World Heritage Site the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, established in 1781, is located in the city.

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