Duiven () is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands. Duiven's name can be translated into English to mean "pigeons" or "doves". Although the coat of arms and logo of the municipality feature pigeons, the name is etymologically related to "dunes" (Dutch: duinen). The flag of the municipality of Duiven was granted and adopted on 25 June 1954.

Population centres

Villages: Duiven Groessen Loo

Duiven

Hamlets: De Eng Helhoek Nieuwgraaf

Duiven

Topography

Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Duiven, June 2015

Transportation

Duiven railway station is served by trains from Arnhem to Doetinchem and Winterswijk.

Duiven

On weekdays there are 4 trains per hour between Arnhem and Doetinchem, with two of these continuing to Winterswijk. On weekends there are 2 trains per hour between Arnhem and Winterswijk.

Notable people

Dean Koolhof (born 1994) a Dutch professional footballer, with over 100 club caps, plays for Helmond Sport

Twin towns

Duiven is twinned with:

Gallery

References

External links

Official website

Municipalities of Gelderland

Populated places in Gelderland