# Culemborg

> city and municipality in the Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q816699](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q816699)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culemborg)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/culemborg

## Summary
Culemborg is a city and municipality located in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Situated near the Lek river, it covers an area of approximately 31.14 to 31.23 square kilometers and has a population of 29,121 residents as of January 1, 2021.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Gelderland province, Netherlands; coordinates 51.95°N, 5.233°E.
- **Population**: 29,121 (Jan 1, 2021); historical records show growth from 3,820 in 1815.
- **Area**: 31.14 – 31.23 square kilometers.
- **Elevation**: 5 meters above sea level.
- **Classification**: City, municipality of the Netherlands (since Sept 19, 1814), fortified town, and place with town rights.
- **Postal Code**: 4100–4107.
- **Demonym**: Culemborger.
- **Government**: Mayor Kees Jan de Vet (term started 2016).
- **Identifiers**: CBS Code 0216, UN/LOCODE NLCUB, Wikidata ID Q816699.
- **Contact**: +31345477700; info@culemborg.nl; website: https://www.culemborg.nl.

## FAQs
**Where is Culemborg located?**
Culemborg is a municipality in the western Gelderland province of the Netherlands, situated near the Lek river. It shares borders with the municipalities of Leerdam, Vianen, Houten, Wijk bij Duurstede, Buren, and Geldermalsen.

**What is the population of Culemborg?**
The municipality has 29,121 residents as of January 1, 2021, according to the resident register. Historical census data indicates a steady population increase from 3,820 in 1815.

**Who is the current mayor of Culemborg?**
The current head of government is Mayor Kees Jan de Vet, who assumed office in 2016. The position was previously held by Roland van Schelven.

**What are the key administrative codes for Culemborg?**
Culemborg is identified by the CBS municipality code 0216 and the UN/LOCODE NLCUB. It also holds a Chamber of Commerce (KvK) ID of 30278756.

## Why It Matters
Culemborg serves as a significant administrative and historical urban center within the Gelderland province. Established as a municipality in 1814, it represents a long-standing continuity of Dutch local governance. The city maintains a robust cultural and administrative infrastructure, evidenced by its active digital presence, archival partnerships with Regionaal Archief Rivierenland, and collections held by institutions like the Elisabeth Orphanage Museum. Its consistent demographic growth and clear administrative framework make it a notable example of regional development in the Netherlands.

## Notable For
- **Historical Classification**: Recognized as a fortified town and a place with town rights and privileges.
- **Demographic Growth**: Population has grown nearly eightfold from 3,820 residents in 1815 to over 29,000 in 2021.
- **Archival Importance**: Home to archival collections managed by the Regionaal Archief Rivierenland and the Elisabeth Orphanage Museum.
- **Digital Governance**: Maintains official government channels including a municipal website, social media profiles, and a Mastodon address for official communications.
- **Transport and Logistics**: Identified by the UN/LOCODE NLCUB, indicating its status in global trade and transport networks.

## Body

### Governance and Administration
Culemborg operates as a municipality of the Netherlands, a status it has held since September 19, 1814. The municipal government is led by a mayor; the current officeholder is Kees Jan de Vet, who began his term in 2016, succeeding Roland van Schelven (term ended 2016). The municipality's administrative details include the CBS code 0216, the BAG residence ID 2052, and the Amsterdam code 10342. It is also listed under the TOOI identifier `gemeente/gm0216`. The official phone number is +31345477700, and the general email address is `info@culemborg.nl`.

### Geography and Demographics
Located in the province of Gelderland, Culemborg covers an area ranging from 31.14 to 31.23 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 5 meters above sea level. The geographic coordinates are 51.95° latitude and 5.233° longitude. The municipality is situated near the Lek river and borders several other municipalities: Leerdam, Vianan, Houten, Wijk bij Duurstede, Buren, and Geldermalsen.

Demographically, the city has shown consistent growth over two centuries. Key population milestones include:
- 1815: 3,820
- 1900: 8,280
- 1950: 10,361 (approx. based on 1947 data)
- 2000: 25,252
- 2020: 28,955
- 2021: 29,121

The number of households reached 11,632 in 2015. Residents are known as "Culemborgers."

### Infrastructure and Transportation
Culemborg is integrated into regional and global infrastructure systems. Its postal code range is 4100–4107. For international trade and logistics, it uses the UN/LOCODE `NLCUB`. The municipality is also assigned the OpenWeatherMap city ID 2757872 and the GeoNames IDs 2757871 (municipality) and 2757872. The road network and municipal boundaries are detailed in OpenStreetMap under relation IDs 407308 and 295266.

### Culture and Heritage
The city has a distinct cultural identity, represented by its coat of arms and flag. Culemborg is classified as a "fortified town" and a "cadastral populated place," reflecting its historical significance. Cultural artifacts and municipal archives are preserved in collaboration with the Regionaal Archief Rivierenland. The Elisabeth Orphanage Museum also holds works related to the municipality. Historical descriptions of Culemborg appear in sources such as the "Topographia Circuli Burgundici" and "Meyers Konversations-Lexikon" (4th edition, 1885–1890).

### Digital Presence and Media
Culemborg maintains an active online presence. The official website is `https://www.culemborg.nl`, available in Dutch. The municipality engages with the public through several social media platforms, including Twitter (`@Culemborg`), Facebook (`gemeenteculemborg`), Instagram (`gemeente_culemborg`), LinkedIn, and Mastodon (`GemeenteCulemborg@social.overheid.nl`). Audio recordings of the city's name pronunciation are available via Wikimedia Commons, and a full spoken text audio article exists in Dutch.

### External Identifiers and Global Records
The entity is cataloged in numerous national and international databases:
- **Library of Congress**: n85207556
- **National Library of Israel**: 987007560061705171
- **GND (German National Library)**: 4085366-4
- **VIAF**: 133760238
- **Quora Topic**: Culemborg
- **FactGrid ID**: Calvary chapel in Esztergom (Note: This appears to be a data mapping error in the source, but is listed as the ID).

The municipality is also featured on Govdirectory and has a sitelink count of 49 across various Wikimedia projects, indicating a broad digital footprint.

## References

1. [Source](https://dans.knaw.nl/nl/over/organisatie-beleid/publicaties/DANSrepertoriumnederlandsegemeenten2011.pdf)
2. [Source](https://gemeentegeschiedenis.nl)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. [Source](https://regionaalarchiefrivierenland.nl/organisatie)
5. [Source](https://kiacommunity.nl/groups/135-archievenkaart-nederland/welcome)
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. register of public bodies
8. [Source](https://almanak.overheid.nl/export/Gemeenten.csv)
9. [Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/cijfers/detail/84992NED)
10. MusicBrainz
11. [Source](https://opendata.cbs.nl/statline/#/CBS/nl/dataset/70072NED/table?dl=2096B)
12. [Source](https://easy.dans.knaw.nl/ui/datasets/id/easy-dataset:76773/tab/2)
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16. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
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18. waar staat je gemeente.nl
19. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/nl.htm)
20. Quora
21. [Source](https://www.govdirectory.org/netherlands/)
22. [zilverbon van papier t.w.v. een gulden, Culemborg, 8 augustus 1914](https://www.collectiegelderland.nl/object/08aaceba-ad95-bee0-4bec-45f603094b63)
23. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
24. FactGrid
25. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
26. CollectieGelderland