Duiven

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

Hamlets:
 * De Eng
 * Helhoek
 * Nieuwgraaf

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.

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: