Donk

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Donk is a village in the Belgian province of Limburg, and a sub-municipality of the municipality of Herk-de-Stad. It was an independent municipality until it was added to the municipality of Herk-de-Stad during the merger in 1971.
The first mention of 'Dungo' dates from 741. Dungo is derived from the Germanic 'dunga' which means a small raised, sandy surface in the swamp.
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Coordinates:   50°56'9"N   5°8'2"E
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