Sterkenburg
| Sterkenburg | ||
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| Coordinates: 52°1′24″N 5°17′1″E / 52.02333°N 5.28361°E | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | Utrecht | |
| Municipality | Utrechtse Heuvelrug | |
Sterkenburg is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It existed between 1818 and 1857, when it was merged with Driebergen.[1]
The castle Sterkenburg is located here, about 3 km south of Driebergen. The literal translation of the name is "strong castle".
There is also a Dutch surname "Sterkenburg", which is derived from this location.
References
- ↑ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006.
Coordinates: 52°02′N 5°17′E / 52.033°N 5.283°E
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