Stichtse Vecht
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Stichtse Vecht is a municipality in the Dutch province of Utrecht, formed in 2011 through the merger of Breukelen, Maarssen, and Loenen. The area is characterized by its rural landscape, recreational lakes like the Maarsseveense Plassen, and the winding river Vecht. It features several historic country estates and castles, including Nijenrode Castle and Slot Zuylen.
Statistics
Area
106.83 km²
Population
65,108