IJlst

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IJlst
Flag of IJlst
Flag
Country Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands
Province Flag of Friesland Friesland
Population
 - Total c. 4,000
IJlst
IJlst
Windmill De Rat
Windmill De Rat

IJlst (West Frisian: Drylts) is located about 3 km southwest of Sneek. It lies within the municipality of Wymbritseradiel. It received city rights in 1268 and is one of the eleven cities in Friesland. The little city counts approximately 4000 people.

[edit] Name

The name IJlst is coming from the name of the river IJ or Ey. This river is the central point of the little city. The city has a railway station between the cities Sneek and Stavoren.

[edit] Districts

The following districts are part of IJlst:

  • Centrum
  • Roodhem
  • Mientlan
  • Noord
  • Wiiddraai
  • De Rat
  • Cloosterkamp
  • De Iendracht
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Places with city rights in Friesland
Bolsward · Dokkum · Franeker · Harlingen  · Hindeloopen · IJlst · Leeuwarden · Sloten · Sneek · Stavoren · Workum
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Coordinates: 53°01′N, 5°37′E