Stiens
| Stiens | |
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| Town | |
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| Country |
 Netherlands
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| Province |
 Friesland
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| Population | |
| • Total | c. 7,800 |
Stiens is the largest town within the municipality of Leeuwarderadeel, with a population of about 7,800. The town hall of the municipality is located in Stiens.
Stiens was the main station on the North Friesland Railway. It opened in April 1901, with a branch to Harlingen opening in stages between December 1902 and May 1904. Closures were as follows:-
There are three windmills in Stiens, De Hoop, De Kleine Molen and De Steenhuistermolen.
Coordinates: 53°15′39″N 5°45′27″E / 53.26083°N 5.75750°E
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