Buinen (52°56′N 6°50′E / 52.933, 6.833) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, and lies about 18 km north of Emmen.
In 2001, the town of Buinen had 390 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.21 km², and contained 150 residences. The statistical area "Buinen", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 830.