Metslawier
| Metslawier | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 | |
| Country |
 Netherlands |
| Province |
 Friesland |
| Population | |
| • Total | c. 920 |
Church of Metslawier, built in 1776
Metslawier (West Frisian: Mitselwier) is a village in Dongeradeel in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 920 in 2006.
The De Ropta windmill, which is in working order, is about half a mile to the north.
Demographic changes in Metslawier (1954-2006)
- 1954 - 645
- 1959 - 597
- 1964 - 677
- 1969 - 847
- 1973 - 824
- 2006 - 920
- 2008 - 935
Notable inhabitants
- Balthasar Bekker (1634–1698)
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