Laren
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| Coordinates: 52°15′N 5°14′E / 52.25°N 5.23°ECoordinates: 52°15′N 5°14′E / 52.25°N 5.23°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Holland | ||
| Area(2006) | |||
| • Total | 12.39 km2 (4.8 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 12.22 km2 (4.7 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.17 km2 (0.1 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1) | |||
| • Total | 10,982 | ||
| • Density | 899/km2 (2,328.4/sq mi) | ||
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | www.laren.nl | ||
Laren (help·info) is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Located in the region called 't Gooi, it is the oldest town in that area. It is one of the richest towns in the Netherlands, along with its neighbour Blaricum. Nationally, Laren is well-known for its history as a late 20th century art colony, preserved in the museum Singer Laren, as well as its wide array of shops.
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[edit] Local government
The municipal council of Laren consists of 15 seats, which are divided as follows:
[edit] Demographics (2007)
- Birth Rate: 7.29 per 1000
- Death Rate: 17.94 per 1000
- NGR: -1.07% per year. [1]
[edit] Notable Residents
- Mona Louise Parsons - member of Dutch resistance
- Willemien Aardenburg (1966) – field hockey player
- Marcel van der Westen (1976) – track and field athlete
- Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) impossible constructions,artist
[edit] Gallery
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Laren center The Coeswaerde
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Laren center Hervormde Kerk
[edit] References
- Statistics are taken from the SDU Staatscourant
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