Ten Boer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ten Boer
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Village, former municipality
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Church in Thesinge
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Location in Groningen
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 Ten Boer
Location in Groningen (province)
Ten Boer
Location in Netherlands
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Groningen | ||
| Municipality | Groningen | ||
| Merged | 2019 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.06 km2 (3.50 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,645 | ||
| • Density | 512.7/km2 (1,327.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
9791
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| Area code | 050 | ||
Ten Boer is a village in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in the province of Groningen. Ten Boer used to be its own municipality, which is like a small local government area.
In 2019, Ten Boer became part of the larger municipality of Groningen. The village of Ten Boer has about 4,600 people living there.
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Exploring Ten Boer's Past
Ten Boer was first mentioned in records around the year 1301. Its name means "near the house". The village is built on a terp, which is an artificial hill. People built these hills long ago to protect their homes from floods.
Early Village Life
In 1301, a Benedictine monastery was built in Ten Boer. This was a place where nuns lived and prayed. Later, in 1485, it joined with another monastery in Thesinge.
Around 1425, a canal called the Damsterdiep was dug. This canal connected Groningen to Delfzijl. The canal helped shape the village into what it looks like today.
The Village Church
The Dutch Reformed church in Ten Boer used to be the monastery church. It was built in the 13th century. The church was changed a bit in 1565.
Around 1800, the church's tall tower was taken down. In 1810, a small bell tower, called a ridge turret, was put on the roof instead.
Growth and Government
In 1840, Ten Boer was home to 279 people. The old town hall, where local government business was done, was built in 1911. It has a special L-shape and a tower. Its design was influenced by famous architects of that time.
Ten Boer was an independent municipality until 2019. Then, it became part of the larger city of Groningen.
Nearby Places
The former municipality of Ten Boer included several other small villages and communities. These include Garmerwolde, Lellens, Sint Annen, Ten Post, Thesinge, Winneweer, Wittewierum, and Woltersum.
Famous People from Ten Boer
Many interesting people have come from Ten Boer. Here are a few:
- Dirk van der Borg (born 1955), who was a mayor.
- Paul Drewes (born 1982), an Olympic rower.
- Hendrik Nienhuis (1790-1862), a lawyer and member of parliament.
- Remco van der Schaaf (born 1979), a football player.
Gallery
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Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Ten Boer, June 2015
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Drawing bridge near the Wolddijk-Stadsweg
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Former town hall
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Poorhouse
See also
In Spanish: Ten Boer para niños
