Stakenborg
Stakenborg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈstaːkə(m)bɔr(ə)x]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 33 km northeast of Emmen.
Stakenborg | |
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  Stakenborg Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 53°1′N 7°11′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerwolde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9545[1] |
| Dialing code | 0599 |
The hamlet was first mentioned between 1851 and 1855 as Stakenburg, and is a combination of a thin pole and borg (castle).[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Bourtange.[4] Stakenborg has place name signs.[5]
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Postcodetool for 9545PA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- "Stakenborg - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Postcode 9545 in Bourtange". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Stakenborg". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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