Sterkenburg
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Sterkenburg | |
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![Castle Sterkenburg [nl] dovecote](#/media/File:Sterkenburg_02.jpg) | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Interactive map of Sterkenburg | |
| Coordinates: 52°01′24″N 5°17′01″E / 52.02333°N 5.28361°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Utrechtse Heuvelrug |
| Area | |
• Total | 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 637 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
Sterkenburg is a hamlet and 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.
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