Beuningen, Gelderland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beuningen
Municipality
Beuningen town hall
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Gelderland
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Government
• Body	Municipal council
Area
• Total	47.09 km2 (18.18 sq mi)
• Land	43.70 km2 (16.87 sq mi)
• Water	3.39 km2 (1.31 sq mi)
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Population  (May 2014)
• Total	25,267
• Density	578/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Beuninger
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	6550–6551, 6640–6645
Area code	024, 0487

Beuningen is a municipality and a town located in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is a place where people live and work together. Beuningen is quite close to the larger city of Nijmegen.

What is Beuningen?

Beuningen is known as a municipality. Think of a municipality like a local government area. It includes the main town of Beuningen itself, plus a few other nearby towns. These towns work together under one local government.

Where is Beuningen Located?

Beuningen is in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands. It's in the eastern part of the country. A big river called the Waal flows about 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile) north of Beuningen. This river is a branch of the Rhine river.

What Can You Find in Beuningen?

Beuningen is a lovely place with some interesting features. One special thing you can find there is a restored windmill. This windmill is called De Haag. Windmills are important historical structures in the Netherlands. They were used for many things, like grinding grain or pumping water.

Towns in the Beuningen Municipality

Besides the main town of Beuningen, the municipality also includes three other towns. These are Ewijk, Weurt, and Winssen. Each of these towns has its own unique character and history. They all contribute to the community of Beuningen.

Images for kids

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  The town hall of Beuningen, where local government decisions are made.