Kloosterburen was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Leens, Ulrum and Eenrum. During the combining of the four municipalities they were called 'de LEUK gemeenten'.
Kloosterburen was a distinct municipality until 1990, when it merged with Leens, Ulrum, and Eenrum. The four entities came together under the name 'de LEUK gemeenten' during their consolidation.