Laren, Gelderland

Laren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Lochem.

Laren
Village
Reformed church of Laren
Reformed church of Laren
Flag of Laren
Flag
Coat of arms of Laren
Coat of arms
Laren is located in Gelderland
Laren
Laren
Location in the Netherlands
Laren is located in Netherlands
Laren
Laren
Laren (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52.193°N 6.366°E / 52.193; 6.366
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityLochem
Area
[1]
 • Total53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total4,370
 • Density81/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7245[1]
Dialing code0573

Laren was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged with Lochem.[3]

History

It was first mentioned between 1294 and 1295 as Lare, and means pasture in forest.[4] Laren developed into a village in the 19th century along the road from Lochem to Deventer. In 1835, the Dutch Reformed Church was completed.[5] In 1840, it was home to 612 people.[6]

Huis Verwolde is a former havezate. It was first mentioned in 1346. In 1510, it was destroyed by the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht, and was torn down.[7] In 1776, it was replaced by the current building. In 1927, a tower was added to the estate.[5] In 1976, it was sold. It has been opened for visitors, and there are holiday homes near the estate.[7]

People
  • Villa in Laren
    Villa in Laren
  • Tomb
    Tomb
  • Huis Verwolde
    Huis Verwolde
  • Train station Almen-Laren
    Train station Almen-Laren

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 7245AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  3. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
  4. "Laren - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Laren" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9406 3. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  6. "Laren (Gelderland)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  7. "Huis Verwolde". Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2022.


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