Place:Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands

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NameSneek
Alt namesSnitssource: Fryslân-fryske-akademy
TypeVoormalige gemeente, Stad
Coordinates53.03372°N 5.66113°E
Located inFriesland, Netherlands     ( - 2011 )
Also located inSúdwest Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands     (2011 - )
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Sneek is a city southwest of Leeuwarden and seat of the former municipality of Sneek in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. As of 2011 it is part of the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân. The city had approximately 33,855 inhabitants in January 2017.

Sneek is situated in Southwest-Friesland, close to the Sneekermeer and is well known for its canals, the Waterpoort (Watergate, the symbol of the city), and watersport (Sneekweek). Sneek is one of the Friese elf steden (Eleven cities). The city is very important for the southwest area of Friesland (the "Zuidwesthoek").

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