Balk is a village in the municipality of De Fryske Marren, in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. It is located at the southwestern edge of the Frisian Lakes, about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of Sneek. The weather in Balk is temperate, with average temperatures ranging from 3°C (37°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century, and is home to several historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Michael's Church.
Geographic Data for Balk, Friesland, Netherlands
| Latitude | 52° 53.854' |
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| Longitude | 5° 34.778' |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Numerology for Balk, Friesland, Netherlands
Chaldean Name Number : 8 => 8
Pythagorean Name Number : 8
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Famous Persons from Balk, Friesland, Netherlands
- Bauke van Hout - Born on August 16, 1917 - Politician (died: July 19, 1984)
- Henk van Hout - Born on April 30, 1914 - Politician (died: October 20, 1993)
- Klaas Koelstra - Born on March 3, 1914 - Resistance fighter (died: July 14, 1944)
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