Formerum () is a village in the north of the Netherlands, on the island of Terschelling, Friesland. It had a population of around 211 in January 2017.Bevolkingscijfers - Terschelling The Russian ship Oka 18 sank in 1966 near this village. Until recently her funnel could be seen rising out from the sea. The village boasts a smock mill, the Koffiemolen.
It was the birthplace of the 16th century Dutch Arctic explorer Willem Barentsz.
Sources Municipality guide Terschelling 2005-2006
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