| Born | |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Sittard-Geleen |
| Population (1 January 2009) | 6,090 |
| Transport | |
| Major roads | A2, N297, Julianakanaal |
Born is a town of approximately 6,000 inhabitants in the Dutch municipality of Sittard-Geleen. It has a port on the Julianakanaal (Juliana canal). Born is also the site of the car factory Nedcar. It has a zoo.[1]
Until 2001, Born was a separate municipality (population about 15,000), that included the villages Born, Buchten, Holtum, Grevenbicht, Papenhoven and Obbicht.