Maurik
Maurik | |
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Town | |
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Flag of Maurik Flag Coat of arms of Maurik Coat of arms | |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Buren |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.54 km2 (6.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 5,078 |
| • Density | 289.5/km2 (749.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4021[1] |
| Dialing code | 0344 |
Maurik is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 8 km north of Tiel.
History
[edit | edit source]The village was first mentioned around 300 as Mannaricio, and since 997 as Maldericke. The etymology is unclear, and the relation between the oldest form which is possibly Celtic and the current name is also in doubt.[3] Maurik developed in the Early Middle Ages along the Nederrijn.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church is a three aisled basilica-like church with a needle spire. The lower part of the tower dates from the 14th century, the upper part was added during the 16th century. The church dates from the 15th century, and has been restored between 1920 and 1925.[4]
Maurik was home to 1,370 people in 1840.[5] Maurik was a separate municipality until 1999, when it was merged with Buren.[6]
The Eiland van Maurik (Island of Maurik) is a recreational area on a peninsula in the flood plains of the Nederrijn. It contains camp sites and holiday homes.[5]
Gallery
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near Eiland van Maurik, panorama with cows
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Hydroelectric plant
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Former town hall
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Building in Maurik
References
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- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
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