Sterkenburg Explained

Sterkenburg
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Netherlands
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Utrecht
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Area Total Km2:24
Population:12580
Population As Of:637
Density:4774
Website:804
Coordinates:52.0233°N 5.2836°W

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.

The 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.