- Buren
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Buren
flag_size = 120x100px
image_shield = Coat of arms of Buren, Gelderland.png
mapsize = 280px
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name =Netherlands
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 =Gelderland
area_footnotes = (2006)
area_total_km2 = 142.93
area_land_km2 = 134.66
area_water_km2 = 8.27
population_as_of =1 January ,2007
population_note = Source: CBS, [http://statline.cbs.nl/ Statline] .
settlement_type = Municipality
population_total = 25644
population_density_km2 = 190
timezone = CET
utc_offset = +1
timezone_DST = CEST
utc_offset_DST = +2.
Population centres
Population centers include Aalst, Asch,
Beusichem , Buren,Eck en Wiel ,Erichem , Ingen,Kerk-Avezaath ,Lienden ,Maurik ,Ommeren ,Ravenswaaij , Rijswijk,Zoelen andZoelmond .The city of Buren
The earliest known reference to the settlement dates from 772 [Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). "Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland", p. 124–127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. ISBN 90-400-9406-3] . The castle built by the Lords of Buren is 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 parts of these still exist. In 1492 the region was promoted to a county (i.e. ruled by a count), but due to its isolated position it never became very important economically.The castle eventually came into the possession of the royal family. In fact, Queen Beatrix is Countess of Buren. Also, the royals have been known to use the name
van Buren in situations requiring anonymity. The castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883.Gallery
References
External links
* [http://www.buren.nl Official Website]
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