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Avenhorn
Avenhorn is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Koggenland, and lies about 9 km west of Hoorn.
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- Grosthuizen
- Region
- Noord-Holland
- Country
- Nederland
- Population
- 2,945
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Avenhorn is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Koggenland, and lies about 9 km west of Hoorn.
== History == The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Lutekedrecht. The current name means "corner (of a dike) of Ave (person)". Avenhorn developed in the 13th century as a peat excavation settlement.
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