Siddeburen
Village in Groningen, Netherlands
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Siddeburen (Dutch: [ˌsɪdəˈbyːrə(n)]; Gronings: Sibboeren or Siddeboeren) is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Midden-Groningen, about 10 km southwest of Delfzijl.
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Protestant Church in 2014 | |
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| Coordinates: 53°14′55″N 6°51′52″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Midden-Groningen |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.04 km2 (8.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,205 |
| • Density | 145.4/km2 (376.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9628[1] |
| Dialing code | 0598 |
Siddeburen was a separate municipality until 1826, when it was merged with Slochteren.[3]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1226 as "de Sigerdachurke", and means "settlement of Syerd (person)".[4] Siddeburen is a road village which developed on a sandy ridge in the late 12th century.[5] The village originally consisted of two parallel linear settlements.[6]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200. The tower was enlarged several times, but partially rebuilt and lowered in 1832.[5] The church was restored in the mid-20th century.[6]
Siddeburen was home to 1,335 people in 1840.[6]
