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⚫ '''Buren''' ({{pronunciation|Nl-Buren.ogg}}) refers to both a ] and a town in the ] region of the ]. The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by ] due to ]'s marriage to the Countess of Buren, ], in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal ].
'''Buren''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈbyːrə(n)|-|Nl-Buren.oga}}) is a town and ] in the ] region of the ].
Buren has 27,168 inhabitants as of 1 January 2022.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Buren is located in ], 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 ], a province of the Netherlands. It is part of the landscape of ], a very fertile strip of land between two branches of ], the ] in the north and the ] in the south.


=== Population Centers === === Population centers ===
Population centers include: Population centers include:
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== The City of Buren == == History ==
The earliest known reference of the settlement dates back to 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 ] in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren. This led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still exist. In 1492, the region was promoted to a ] (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 ] ] 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> ] was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted ] 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 ] (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 ] ] Protestant.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}
], between 1622 and 1666]]
⚫ The Castle eventually came into the possession of the ], the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name ] as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. ] 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, ], traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the town, who had taken the surname ''Van Buren'' after relocating to the Dutch colony of ] in what is now the state of ].{{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.
⚫ The Castle eventually came into the possession of the ], the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name ] 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, ], traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the city, who had taken the surname ''Van Buren'' after relocating to the Dutch colony of ] in what is now the state of ].
] windmill]]

⚫ ]
⚫ ]


⚫ ==Historical Points==


⚫ ==Historical sites==
Buren has two museums: Buren has two museums:
* Museum of the Royal Military Police, located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> * The ], 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>
* Museum of the ], located in the historic city hall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Burenenoranje|url=http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|website=burenenoranje.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> * The Museum of the ], 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>
*There is also a restored ] in the city, ]. It is also home to ], a restored windmill.


== Government and politics ==
⚫ ==Demographics==
⚫ The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by ] due to ]'s marriage to the Countess of Buren, ], in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal ].


⚫ ==Demographics==
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* ]: 92.9% * ]: 92.9%
⚫ * ]: 0.7%
* ]: 4.7% * ]: 4.7%
⚫ * ]: 0.7%
* ]: 0.5% * ]: 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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* {{Flagicon|USA}} ], ]<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 ==
* ] (1554 in Buren – 1618) ] in 1584 and Knight of the Golden Fleece in 1599
* ] (1890 in Buren – 1968) a Dutch horse rider who competed in the ] and the ]
* ] (born 1935 in Ravenswaaij) a Dutch painter.
* ] (born 1956 in Beusichem) a Dutch pharmacist and academic
* ] (born 1959 in Lienden) a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in two Summer Olympics


==Gallery== ==Gallery==
<gallery> <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 - ] and Anna van Buren. File:Willem van Oranje en Anne van Buren.jpg|Statue in the center of Buren - ] 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, 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==
*County of Lahore
*] *]
*] *]
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==External links== ==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline|Pakistan, Lahore}} {{Commons category}}
* *


{{Geographic location {{Geographic location
| Centre = Lahore | Centre = Buren
| North = ] (]), ] (])<br>''], ]'' | North = ] (]), ] (])<br>''], ]''
| Northeast = ] (])<br>'']'' | Northeast = ] (])<br>'']''
| East = ] | East = ]
| South = ] | South = ]
| Southwest = ] | Southwest = ]
| West = ] | West = ]
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{{Dutch municipality Buren}}
{{Gelderland Province}} {{Gelderland Province}}
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For other places with the same name, see Buren (disambiguation). Municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Buren
Municipality
BurenBuren
Flag of BurenFlagCoat of arms of BurenCoat of arms
Highlighted position of Buren in a municipal map of GelderlandLocation in Gelderland
Coordinates: 51°54′38″N 5°20′02″E / 51.91056°N 5.33389°E / 51.91056; 5.33389
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorJan de Boer (D66)
Area
 • Total142.92 km (55.18 sq mi)
 • Land133.89 km (51.70 sq mi)
 • Water9.03 km (3.49 sq mi)
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
Population
 • Total27,009
 • Density202/km (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
PostcodeParts 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

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

Population centers include:

History

The earliest known settlement of the region occurred as early as 772. 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.

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. 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

Buren has two museums:

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

Government and politics

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

Twin town

Buren is twinned with:

Notable people

Gallery

  • 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

References

  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.

External links

Places adjacent to Buren
Wijk bij Duurstede (UT), Utrechtse Heuvelrug (UT)
Lek, Nederrijn		 Rhenen (UT)
Nederrijn
Culemborg Buren Neder-Betuwe
West Betuwe Tiel
Populated places in the municipality of Buren
Towns
Villages
Hamlets
List of cities, towns and villages in Gelderland
Municipalities of Gelderland
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