Thorn, Netherlands
Thorn (Dutch: [tɔr(ə)n] ⓘ; Limburgish: Toear or Thoear) is a village in the municipality of Maasgouw, in the Dutch province of Limburg. It lies on the rivers Meuse and Witbeek. It is known as 'the white village' for its white-washed brick houses in the centre of town. It used to be part of the Imperial Abbey of Thorn.
Thorn | |
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Village | |
The Daalstraat (daalstreet) in Thorn | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Thorn Location in the Netherlands Thorn Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 51°10′N 5°50′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Maasgouw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.69 km2 (2.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 2,490 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6017 |
| Dialing code | 0475 |
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