Achterhoek, Nijkerk
Hamlet in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Achterhoek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑxtərɦuk] ⓘ) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Nijkerk, and lies about 6 km north of Amersfoort.[2]
Achterhoek | |
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Hamlet | |
Farm in Achterhoek | |
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 Achterhoek in the municipality of Nijkerk. | |
| Coordinates: 52°13′15″N 5°24′28″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Nijkerk |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 240 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3861[1] |
| Dialing code | 033 |
It was first mentioned in 1608 as "in den Achterhoeck", and means "far away corner".[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Nijkerk.[4] It has no place name signs. In 1840, Achterhoek and De Veenhuis had a combined population of 190 people. Nowadays, Achterhoek consists of about 30 houses.[5]
