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
Stakenborg is located in Groningen (province)
Stakenborg
Stakenborg
Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 53°1′N 7°11′E / 53.017°N 7.183°E / 53.017; 7.183
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityWesterwolde
Area
 • Total5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi)
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total185
 • Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Postal code
9545[1]
Dialing code0599

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

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 9545PA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Stakenborg - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Postcode 9545 in Bourtange". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Stakenborg". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.