Meerten is a neighbourhood of Lienden and was a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 9 km northeast of Tiel.[2][3]
Meerten | |
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Neighbourhood and former hamlet | |
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![]() Meerten in the municipality of Buren. | |
Coordinates: 51.93980°N 5.52172°E / 51.93980; 5.52172 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Buren |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Dialing code | 0344 |
It was first mentioned in 1145 as Gerardus de Marten. The etymology is unknown.[4] It was annexed by neighbouring Lienden who built an industrial terrain near the hamlet.[3] In 2008, construction began on the new residential neighbourhood Nieuw-Meerten.[5]
Populated places in the municipality of Buren | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Gelderland |
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