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Duiven

 
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Duiven
—  Municipality  —
Flag of Duiven
Flag
Coat of arms of Duiven
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 51°57′N 6°1′E / 51.95°N 6.017°E / 51.95; 6.017
Country Netherlands
Province Gelderland
Area (2006)
 - Total 35.15 km2 (13.6 sq mi)
 - Land 34.06 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
 - Water 1.10 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population (1 January, 2007)
 - Total 25,627
 - Density 752/km2 (1,947.7/sq mi)
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1)

Ltspkr.pngDuiven is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands. Duiven's name can be translated into English to mean "pigeons" or "doves". Although the coat of arms and logo of the municipality feature pigeons, the name is etymologically related to "dunes" (Dutch: duinen). The flag of the municipality of Duiven was granted and adopted on the 25th of June, 1954.

Population centres

  • Duiven
  • Groessen
  • Loo

Transportation

External links

Coordinates: 51°57′N 6°01′E / 51.95°N 6.017°E / 51.95; 6.017



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