# Sneek

> town in Súdwest-Fryslân, Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q23070](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23070)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneek)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sneek

## Summary
Sneek (also known by its native name Snits) is a city and municipality seat located within the region of Súdwest-Fryslân in the Netherlands. It serves as the capital of Súdwest-Fryslân and is officially classified as a place with town rights and privileges. As of 2017, the city had a population of 33,855 residents.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Sneek is a city, a municipality seat, and a place with town rights and privileges.
- **Location**: It is situated in the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, Netherlands, at coordinates 53.0325°N, 5.66°E.
- **Population**: The city had a population of 33,855 as of 2017.
- **Area**: The total area of Sneek is 34.03 square kilometres, of which 11.34% is water.
- **Demonym**: Residents of the city are referred to as "Sneker."
- **Time Zone**: Sneek observes UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00.
- **Postal Codes**: The range for the city is 8600–8608.
- **UN/LOCODE**: The United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations is NLSNK.
- **Native Name**: The West Frisian name for the entity is Snits.

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Sneek?**
Sneek is located in the Friesland province of the Netherlands, specifically within the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, where it serves as the capital. Its precise coordinates are 53.0325° latitude and 5.66° longitude.

**What are the demographic and physical characteristics of Sneek?**
The city covers an area of 34.03 square kilometres and has a population of 33,855 people as recorded in 2017. Water constitutes 11.34% of its total area, and residents are known by the demonym "Sneker."

**What administrative functions does Sneek serve?**
Sneek functions as a municipality seat and is a cadastral populated place in the Netherlands. It holds the status of a place with town rights and privileges and serves as the capital of the Súdwest-Fryslân region.

**What historical events are associated with Sneek?**
Significant historical events linked to the city include the Siege of Sneek. Additionally, the city is documented in historical sources such as the *Topographia Circuli Burgandici* and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

## Why It Matters
Sneek holds administrative significance as the capital of Súdwest-Fryslân and a long-standing municipality seat. Its status as a place with town rights and privileges highlights its historical importance within the Netherlands' political and urban development. The city's identity is further cemented by its specific demonym ("Sneker") and its recognition in major encyclopedic works like Brockhaus and Efron and Encyclopædia Britannica. Its network of identifiers across global systems (from UN/LOCODE to MusicBrainz) underscores its recognized status in logistics, geography, and culture.

## Notable For
- **Regional Capital**: Serves as the capital of Súdwest-Fryslân.
- **Historical Status**: Recognized as a place with town rights and privileges.
- **Water Gate Landmark**: Associated with the "Sneek Waterpoort," a notable visual identifier of the city.
- **Historical Documentation**: Described by sources as early as the *Topographia Circuli Burgandici* and the 11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica.
- **Significant Event**: The site of the historical "Siege of Sneek."

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Sneek is geographically positioned at 53.0325° latitude and 5.66° longitude within the Netherlands. It encompasses a total land and water area of 34.03 square kilometres. A distinct characteristic of its geography is that 11.34% of this area consists of water. The city falls within the postal code range of 8600–8608. As of the 2017 census point, the population was recorded at 33,855.

### Administration and Politics
Administratively, Sneek is a central hub within its region. It is officially designated as a municipality seat and is the capital of the Súdwest-Fryslân municipality. The city operates on two time zones: UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00.

### Identity and Language
The official name is Sneek, though it is natively labeled and aliased as "Snits" (West Frisian). Individuals from the city are called "Sneker." The city maintains a digital presence with an official website and has a dedicated Wikipedia title. Audio pronunciations of the city's name are available in both Dutch and West Frisian. Its digital identity is further categorized under the Quora topic "Sneek" and the WikiKids ID "Sneek_(stad)."

### History and Sources
The city has a recorded history of topic specifically focused on "history of Sneek." A significant military event associated with the location is the Siege of Sneek. Historically, Sneek has been described by several authoritative sources, including:
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Topographia Circuli Burgandici
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online

### Cultural and Visual Media
Visual representations of Sneek include a flag, a coat of arms, and a locator map image. The city is visually identified by the "Sneek-waterpoort-1.JPG" image file and a page banner depicting "Sneekweek." It maintains a "Category:Sneek" on Wikimedia Commons and a separate category for maps and plans.

### Global Identifiers and Classifications
Sneek is indexed in numerous international and national databases:
- **Logistics**: UN/LOCODE (NLSNK)
- **Libraries**: GND ID (4573197-4), VIAF ID (142850920), National Library of the Czech Republic ID (ge759787)
- **Geography**: GeoNames ID (2747063), GNIS Unique Feature ID (-2153231), OpenStreetMap Relation ID (2658749), Yahoo! WOEID (733456)
- **Culture**: MusicBrainz Area ID (d1a85b29-1983-44fa-a511-68bc4be0b603), RKD Thesaurus ID (362)
- **Architecture**: ArchInform Location ID (48844)
- **Databases**: Freebase ID (/m/0vhyp), Who's On First ID (101837971), Yale Lux ID (place/607dce45-ca35-4f8e-be00-8dff1856ed3d)
- **Dutch Administration**: BAG Residence ID (3504)

### Connected Entities
The knowledge entry links to specific associated entities and categories, including a "topic's main category" and specific IDs like "Mathes Roriczer" for FactGrid. It is also linked to Early Modern Letters Online via a specific location ID.

## References

1. [Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/cijfers/detail/84992NED)
2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q787319)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Czech National Authority Database
5. MusicBrainz
6. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/nl.htm)
9. Quora
10. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)