Maurik

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Maurik
Town
Street view with church
Street view with church
Flag of Maurik
Flag
Coat of arms of Maurik
Coat of arms
Maurik is located in Gelderland
Maurik
Maurik
Location in the province of Gelderland
Maurik is located in Netherlands
Maurik
Maurik
Location in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 51°57′36″N 5°25′25″E / 51.96000°N 5.42361°E / 51.96000; 5.42361
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityBuren
Area
[1]
 • Total
17.54 km2 (6.77 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
5.2 m (17.1 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
5,078
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4021[1]
Dialing code0344

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

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]

  • near Eiland van Maurik, panorama with cows
    near Eiland van Maurik, panorama with cows
  • Hydroelectric plant
    Hydroelectric plant
  • Former town hall
    Former town hall
  • Building in Maurik
    Building in Maurik

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 April 2022. two entries
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 4021AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Maurik - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Maurik" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9406 3. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Maurik". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  6. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.


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