Born is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southern part of the country. It lies about 15 km (9 miles) north of Maastricht, with Sittard to the south and Roermond to the north.
Location Map of Born, Netherlands
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Where is Born Located?
Born is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southern part of the country. It lies about 15 km (9 miles) north of Maastricht, with Sittard to the south and Roermond to the north.
The town covers part of the Sittard-Geleen municipality, which has an area of approximately 80.30 sq km (31.00 sq mi), and Born itself has a population of around 12,000 people based on recent estimates.
Born is known for its industrial activity and zoo, with key attractions including Born Zoo, Holtum industrial area, Limbrichterbos nearby, Castle Born, and the surrounding countryside.
Born, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Born |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Region | Southeastern Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~8,500 |
| Total Area | 15.34 sq km (5.92 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~550 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.0317掳 N, 5.8097掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 6121鈥�6122 |
| Area Code | +31 46 |
| Major Waterways | Juliana Canal |
| Transportation | Connected by highways (A2, A73) and rail; Born railway station provides regional links |
| Famous For | VDL Nedcar car manufacturing plant, industrial area |
| Top Attractions | Kasteel Born, Limbricht Castle (nearby), Born Park |
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Distance from Born to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Born to Amsterdam 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Born to Utrecht 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Born to Haarlem 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Born to The Hague 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Born to Rotterdam 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Born to Leiden 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Born to Delft 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Born to Eindhoven 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Born to Tilburg 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Born to Breda 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Born to Groningen 鈥� 300 km (186 miles)
- Born to Zwolle 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Born to Arnhem 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Born to Nijmegen 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Born to Maastricht 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Born to Almere 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Born to Amersfoort 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Born to Apeldoorn 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Born to Enschede 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Born to Dordrecht 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)