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'''Buren''' ({{pronunciation|Nl-Buren.ogg}}) is a town and [[municipality]] in the [[Betuwe]] region of the [[Netherlands]].
'''Buren''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈbyːrə(n)|-|Nl-Buren.oga}}) is a town and [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] in the [[Betuwe]] region of the [[Netherlands]].
Buren has 27,168 inhabitants as of 1 January 2022.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Buren is located in [[Gelderland]], a province of the Netherlands. The landscape mostly consists of hills and other rocky structures with the Korne River flowing through it.
Buren is located in [[Gelderland]], a province of the Netherlands. It is part of the landscape of [[Betuwe]], a very fertile strip of land between two branches of [[Rhine-Meuse Delta]], the [[Nederrijn]] in the north and the [[Waal (river)|Waal]] in the south.


=== Population Centers ===
=== Population centers ===
Population centers include:
Population centers include:
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* [[Aalst (Buren)|Aalst]]
* [[Aalst (Buren)|Aalst]]
* [[Asch, Netherlands|Asch]]
* [[Asch, Netherlands|Asch]]
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* [[Zoelen]]
* [[Zoelen]]
* [[Zoelmond]]
* [[Zoelmond]]
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== History ==
== History ==
The earliest known settlement of the region occurred as early as 772.<ref>Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). ''Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland'', p. 124&ndash;127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. {{ISBN|90-400-9406-3}}</ref> The castle was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted [[City rights in the Netherlands|city rights]] in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren which led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still stand. In 1492, the region was promoted to a [[county]] (i.e. a territory ruled by a count) but had limited economic influence due to its geographic isolation. By 1574, the previously Catholic parish church of Saint-Lambert ({{lang-nl|Sint Lambertus}}) became [[Calvinist]] [[Dutch Reformed Church|Reformed]] Protestant.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}
The earliest known settlement of the region occurred as early as 772.<ref>Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). ''Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland'', p. 124&ndash;127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. {{ISBN|90-400-9406-3}}</ref> [[Castle Buren]] was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted [[City rights in the Netherlands|city rights]] in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren which led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still stand. In 1492, the region was promoted to a [[county]] (i.e. a territory ruled by a count), but had limited economic influence due to its geographic isolation. By 1574, the previously Catholic parish church of Saint-Lambert ({{langx|nl|Sint Lambertus}}) had become [[Calvinist]] [[Dutch Reformed Church|Reformed]] Protestant.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}
[[File:Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten (Amsterdam 1622-1666) - A winter landscape with activities on the ice near Castle Buren.jpg|thumb|175px|''A winter landscape with activities on the ice near Castle Buren.'' [[Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten]], between 1622 and 1666]]
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The Castle eventually came into the possession of the [[House of Orange]], the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name [[van Buren (disambiguation)|van Buren]] as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. [[William III of England]] obtained the title Buren. The Dutch royal family still use this as a title. The Castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883. The eighth president of the United States, [[Martin Van Buren]], traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the town, who had taken the surname ''Van Buren'' after relocating to the Dutch colony of [[New Netherlands]] in what is now the state of [[New York (state)|New York]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}} In 1853, following the end of his presidency, Van Buren made a visit to the town while on a tour of Europe and reportedly met with several distant relatives.


The current municipality is the result of 2 mergers. On 1 January 1978, the municipalities of Beusichem, Zoelen and part of Buurmalsen were added to the existing municipality of Buren, that was formed in the mid-19th century. On 1 January 1999, Buren was enlarged with the addition of the municipalities of Lienden and Maurik.
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The Castle eventually came into the possession of the [[House of Orange]], the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name [[van Buren (disambiguation)|van Buren]] as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. The Castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883. The eighth president of the United States, [[Martin Van Buren]], traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the city, who had taken the surname ''Van Buren'' after relocating to the Dutch colony of [[New Netherland]] in what is now the state of [[New York (state)|New York]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}}
[[File:20110924 40 Buren molen.jpg|175px|thumb|right|[[De Prins Van Oranje, Buren|''De Prins Van Oranje'']] windmill]]

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==Historical Sites==


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==Historical sites==
Buren has two museums:
Buren has two museums:
* The Museum of the Royal Military Police, located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
* The [[Marechaussee Museum|Museum of the Royal Military Police]], located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|access-date=15 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113153821/http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* The Museum of the [[Dutch Royal Family]], located in the historic city hall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|title=Burenenoranje|website=burenenoranje.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218073622/http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|archivedate=18 February 2009|df=}}</ref>
* The Museum of the [[Dutch Royal Family]], located in the historic city hall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|title=Burenenoranje|website=burenenoranje.nl|access-date=15 January 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218073622/http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|archive-date=18 February 2009}}</ref>
It is also home to [[De Prins Van Oranje, Buren|''De Prins Van Oranje'']], a restored windmill.
It is also home to [[De Prins Van Oranje, Buren|''De Prins Van Oranje'']], a restored windmill.


== Government and Politics ==
== Government and politics ==
The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by [[the Dutch monarchy]] due to [[Prince William of Orange I|Prince William of Orange]]'s marriage to the Countess of Buren, [[Anna van Egmont|Anna of Egmont]], in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal [[House of Orange-Nassau]].
The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by [[the Dutch monarchy]] due to [[Prince William of Orange I|Prince William of Orange]]'s marriage to the Countess of Buren, [[Anna van Egmont|Anna of Egmont]], in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal [[House of Orange-Nassau]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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* [[Dutch people|Dutch]]: 92.9%
* [[Dutch people|Dutch]]: 92.9%
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* [[Ethnic groups of Africa|African]]: 0.7%
* [[Ethnic groups of Europe|European]]: 4.7%
* [[Ethnic groups of Europe|European]]: 4.7%
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* [[Ethnic groups of Africa|African]]: 0.7%
* [[Arabs|Arabian]]: 0.5%
* [[Arabs|Arabian]]: 0.5%
* Other: 1.2%<ref>{{cite web|title=Zorgatlas|url=http://www.zorgatlas.nl/beinvloedende-factoren/demografie/etniciteit/niet-westerse-allochtonen-per-gemeente-2010-2040/|website=www.zorgatlas.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
* Other: 1.2%<ref>{{cite web|title=Zorgatlas|url=http://www.zorgatlas.nl/beinvloedende-factoren/demografie/etniciteit/niet-westerse-allochtonen-per-gemeente-2010-2040/|website=www.zorgatlas.nl|access-date=15 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205023038/http://www.zorgatlas.nl/beinvloedende-factoren/demografie/etniciteit/niet-westerse-allochtonen-per-gemeente-2010-2040|archive-date=5 December 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}

== Twin town ==
Buren is twinned with:
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|- valign="top"
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* {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Kinderhook (village), New York|Kinderhook, New York]], [[United States]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Kinderhook-to-honor-sister-city-13094620.php|title=Kinderhook to honor sister city|date=July 21, 2018|work=Times Union|access-date=August 5, 2018|publisher=Hearst Newspapers|publication-place=Albany, N.Y.}}</ref>
|}

== Notable people ==
* [[Philip William, Prince of Orange]] (1554 in Buren – 1618) [[Prince of Orange]] in 1584 and Knight of the Golden Fleece in 1599
* [[Gerard de Kruijff]] (1890 in Buren – 1968) a Dutch horse rider who competed in the [[1924 Summer Olympics|1924]] and the [[1928 Summer Olympics]]
* [[Lukas Smits]] (born 1935 in Ravenswaaij) a Dutch painter.
* [[Jos Beijnen]] (born 1956 in Beusichem) a Dutch pharmacist and academic
* [[Ron Stevens (canoeist)|Ron Stevens]] (born 1959 in Lienden) a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in two Summer Olympics


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery mode=packed>
File:Kerk van Buren.jpg|The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church (Buren) in the background.
File:Kerk van Buren.jpg|The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church, Buren in the background.
File:Willem van Oranje en Anne van Buren.jpg|Statue in the center of Buren - [[William the Silent|William of Orange]] and Anna van Buren.
File:Willem van Oranje en Anne van Buren.jpg|Statue in the center of Buren - [[William the Silent|William of Orange]] and Anna van Buren
File:4116 Buren, Netherlands - panoramio - Ben Bender (24).jpg|Buren, panoramio
File:Buren Herenstraat wandelaars.JPG|Strollers in Buren - Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background.
File:Buren Herenstraat wandelaars.JPG|Buren, Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background.
File:Preekstoel in de Sint Lambertus kerk Buren.JPG|Pulpit of the Saint Lambertus church in Buren.
File:Buren weigh scales.JPG|Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren.
File:4116 Buren, Netherlands - panoramio (46).jpg|Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren.
File:Buren, vestingwerken met toren van de Sint-Lambertuskerk RM11329 foto4 2016-10-05 10.47.jpg|Buren, church (de Sint-Lambertuskerk) behind the wall
File:Buren, vestingwerken met toren van de Sint-Lambertuskerk RM11329 foto4 2016-10-05 10.47.jpg|Buren, church, de Sint-Lambertuskerk behind the wall
File:Buren, het koninklijk weeshuis RM11388 achter de vestingwerken foto8 2016-10-05 11.03.jpg|Buren, orphan house behind the wall
File:Buren, het koninklijk weeshuis RM11388 achter de vestingwerken foto8 2016-10-05 11.03.jpg|Buren, orphan house behind the wall
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{wide image|Buren, Citywall - panoramio.jpg|750px|Buren, Citywall}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.buren.nl Official website]
*[http://www.buren.nl Official website]


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| East = [[Neder-Betuwe]]
| East = [[Neder-Betuwe]]
| South = [[Tiel]]
| South = [[Tiel]]
| Southwest = [[Geldermalsen]]
| Southwest = [[West Betuwe]]
| West = [[Culemborg]]
| West = [[Culemborg]]
}}
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{{Dutch municipality Buren}}
{{Gelderland Province}}
{{Gelderland Province}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Buren| ]]
[[Category:Burial sites of the House of Orange-Nassau]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Gelderland]]

Latest revision as of 16:49, 6 November 2024

For other places with the same name, see Buren (disambiguation).
Buren
Municipality
Buren
Buren
Flag of Buren
Flag
Coat of arms of Buren
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Buren in a municipal map of Gelderland
Location in Gelderland
Coordinates: 51°54′38″N 5°20′02″E / 51.91056°N 5.33389°E / 51.91056; 5.33389
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
Government
[1]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorJan de Boer (D66)
Area
[2]
 • Total
142.92 km2 (55.18 sq mi)
 • Land133.89 km2 (51.70 sq mi)
 • Water9.03 km2 (3.49 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total
27,009
 • Density202/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
Parts of 4000 and 4100 ranges
Area code0344, 0345
Websitewww.buren.nl
Dutch Topographic map of Buren, June 2015

Buren (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbyːrə(n)] ⓘ) is a town and municipality in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands. Buren has 27,168 inhabitants as of 1 January 2022.

Geography

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Buren is located in Gelderland, a province of the Netherlands. It is part of the landscape of Betuwe, a very fertile strip of land between two branches of Rhine-Meuse Delta, the Nederrijn in the north and the Waal in the south.

Population centers

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Population centers include:

History

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The earliest known settlement of the region occurred as early as 772.[5] Castle Buren was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted city rights in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren which led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still stand. In 1492, the region was promoted to a county (i.e. a territory ruled by a count), but had limited economic influence due to its geographic isolation. By 1574, the previously Catholic parish church of Saint-Lambert (Dutch: Sint Lambertus) had become Calvinist Reformed Protestant.[citation needed]

A winter landscape with activities on the ice near Castle Buren. Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten, between 1622 and 1666

The Castle eventually came into the possession of the House of Orange, the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name van Buren as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. William III of England obtained the title Buren. The Dutch royal family still use this as a title. The Castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883. The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the town, who had taken the surname Van Buren after relocating to the Dutch colony of New Netherlands in what is now the state of New York.[citation needed] In 1853, following the end of his presidency, Van Buren made a visit to the town while on a tour of Europe and reportedly met with several distant relatives.

The current municipality is the result of 2 mergers. On 1 January 1978, the municipalities of Beusichem, Zoelen and part of Buurmalsen were added to the existing municipality of Buren, that was formed in the mid-19th century. On 1 January 1999, Buren was enlarged with the addition of the municipalities of Lienden and Maurik.

De Prins Van Oranje windmill

Historical sites

[edit]

Buren has two museums:

It is also home to De Prins Van Oranje, a restored windmill.

Government and politics

[edit]

The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by the Dutch monarchy due to Prince William of Orange's marriage to the Countess of Buren, Anna of Egmont, in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal House of Orange-Nassau.

Demographics

[edit]

Twin town

[edit]

Buren is twinned with:

Notable people

[edit]
[edit]
  • The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church, Buren in the background.
    The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church, Buren in the background.
  • Statue in the center of Buren - William of Orange and Anna van Buren
    Statue in the center of Buren - William of Orange and Anna van Buren
  • Buren, panoramio
    Buren, panoramio
  • Buren, Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background.
    Buren, Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background.
  • Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren.
    Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren.
  • Buren, church, de Sint-Lambertuskerk behind the wall
    Buren, church, de Sint-Lambertuskerk behind the wall
  • Buren, orphan house behind the wall
    Buren, orphan house behind the wall
Buren, Citywall

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Samenstelling college" [Members of the board] (in Dutch). Gemeente Buren. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Postcodetool for 4021VZ". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland, p. 124–127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. ISBN 90-400-9406-3
  6. ^ "Home - Marechausseemuseum". Marechausseemuseum.nl. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Burenenoranje". burenenoranje.nl. Archived from the original on 18 February 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Zorgatlas". www.zorgatlas.nl. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Kinderhook to honor sister city". Times Union. Albany, N.Y.: Hearst Newspapers. July 21, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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