Borne, Netherlands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borne
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Location in Overijssel
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province |  Overijssel |
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| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 26.16 km2 (10.10 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 26.00 km2 (10.04 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.16 km2 (0.06 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 21,919 | ||
| • Density | 843/km2 (2,180/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Bornenaar, Borrenaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
7620–7626
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| Area code | 074 | ||
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Borne is a lively municipality in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Overijssel. In 2019, about 23,210 people called Borne their home. People from Borne are sometimes called Bornenaar or Borrenaar.
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Discover Borne: A Dutch Municipality
Borne is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It has its own council and mayor. This helps manage local services and rules for the people living there. Borne is known for its friendly community and green surroundings.
Where is Borne Located?
Borne is found in the province of Overijssel. This province is in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Borne is about 15 meters (50 feet) above sea level. It has a total area of about 26.98 square kilometers. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Borne is Governed
Like other municipalities in the Netherlands, Borne has a Municipal council. This council makes important decisions for the town. The leader of the municipality is the Mayor. As of the information given, the acting mayor is Gerard van den Hengel. He is part of the VVD political party. The mayor and council work together to serve the community.
Population and Community
Borne is home to over 23,000 people. The population density shows how many people live in each square kilometer. This helps us understand how crowded or spread out a place is. Borne has a good balance, offering both urban comforts and natural spaces.
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A friendly robot, not from Borne, but here to say hello!
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