Siddeburen
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Siddeburen
| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = Siddeburen, Hervormde kerk, exterieur 09.JPG
| image_caption = Protestant Church in 2014
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = Netherlands
| subdivision_type1 = Province
| subdivision_name1 = Groningen
| subdivision_type2 = Municipality
| subdivision_name2 = Midden-Groningen
| pushpin_map = Netherlands Groningen#Netherlands
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Siddeburen in the province of Groningen
| coordinates = {{coord|53|14|55|N|6|51|52|E|region:NL-GR|display=inline, title}}
| area_total_km2 = 22.04
| elevation_footnotes = {{cite web |url = http://www.ahn.nl/postcodetool |title = Postcodetool for 9628AA |language = nl |work = Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland |publisher = Het Waterschapshuis |access-date = 9 April 2022 }}
| elevation_m = 1.1
| population_as_of = 2021
| population_footnotes = {{cite web |url=https://www.cbs.nl/-/media/_excel/2021/48/kwb-2021.xls |title=Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021 |website=Central Bureau of Statistics |access-date=9 April 2022}}
| population_total = 3,205
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| timezone = CET
| utc_offset = +1
| timezone_DST = CEST
| utc_offset_DST = +2
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| area_code_type = Dialing code
| area_code = 0598
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Siddeburen ({{IPA|nl|ˌsɪdəˈbyːrə(n)|lang}}; {{langx|gos|Sibboeren}} or {{lang|gos|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.
Siddeburen was a separate municipality until 1826, when it was merged with Slochteren.{{Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten}}
History
The village was first mentioned in 1226 as "de Sigerdachurke", and means "settlement of Syerd (person)".{{cite web|url=https://etymologiebank.nl/trefwoord/siddeburen |title=Siddeburen - (geografische naam) |website=Etymologiebank |access-date=9 April 2022 |language=nl}} Siddeburen is a road village which developed on a sandy ridge in the late 12th century.{{cite web|url=https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/sten009monu04_01/sten009monu04_01_0111.php |title=Siddeburen |author=Ronald Stenvert & Redmer Alma |location=Zwolle |publisher=Waanders |year=1998 |isbn=90 400 9258 3 |language=nl |access-date=9 April 2022}} The village originally consisted of two parallel linear settlements.
The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200. The tower was enlarged several times, but partially rebuilt and lowered in 1832. The church was restored in the mid-20th century.
Siddeburen was home to 1,335 people in 1840.{{cite web|url=https://www.plaatsengids.nl/siddeburen |title=Siddeburen |website=Plaatsengids |access-date=9 April 2022 |language=nl}}
References
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External links
- {{Commons category-inline|Siddeburen}}
{{Dutch municipality Midden-Groningen}}
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Category:Former municipalities of Groningen (province)
Category:Populated places in Groningen (province)
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