Avenhorn | |
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  Avenhorn Location in the Netherlands Show map of Netherlands Avenhorn Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands Show map of North Holland | |
| Coordinates:52°37′N4°57′E / 52.617°N 4.950°E /52.617; 4.950 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Koggenland |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.73 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −2.1 m (−6.9 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,060 |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1633[1] |
| Dialing code | 0229 |
Avenhorn is a village in theDutch province ofNorth Holland. It is a part of the municipality ofKoggenland, and lies about 9 km west ofHoorn.
The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Lutekedrecht. The current name means "corner (of a dike) of Ave (person)".[3] Avenhorn developed in the 13th century as apeat excavation settlement.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church is a single aisled church from 1642. In 1914, a ridge turret was added to the church.[4]
Avenhorn was home to 364 people in 1840.[5] In 1884, a railway station was opened on theZaandam toEnkhuizen railway line. It closed in 1940.[6] In 1979, the former municipality of Avenhorn merged into the new municipality ofWester-Koggenland. In 2007, it became part of the municipality ofKoggenland.[5]
excluding Grosthuizen
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