Avenhorn, Netherlands

Avenhorn is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Koggenland, and lies about 9 km west of Hoorn. In 1979, the former municipality of Avenhorn merged into the new municipality of Wester-Koggenland. The statistical area "Avenhorn", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3060. 52.61667°N, 4.95°W