Achterhoek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑxtərˌɦuk]) 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
Hamlet
Farm in Achterhoek
Achterhoek in the municipality of Nijkerk.
Coordinates: 52°13′15″N 5°24′28″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Nijkerk
Area [1]
• 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]

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