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Scherpenzeel, Municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands

The territory of Scherpenzeel extends across 13.81 square kilometers of predominantly flat land, with only 0.02 square kilometers consisting of water bodies in the region.

The name Scherpenzeel originated from an ancient settlement built around a house with sharpened poles, indicating the presence of defensive structures in earlier times.

The Hervormde Church, constructed in the 14th century, contains historical tombstones integrated into its flooring, including one belonging to Johan VI of Scherpenzeel.

The municipality provides four primary schools offering different educational approaches, including Protestant-Christian, reformist, and public institutions for local students.

Interface, located in the Het Zwarte Land industrial area, functions as the primary employer in Scherpenzeel, providing jobs to 5,500 individuals.

Location: Gelderland

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Barneveld, Woudenberg, Renswoude

Email: secretariaat@scherpenzeel.nl

Website: https://scherpenzeel.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.07917,5.48944

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22

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