Hoorn is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies along the Markermeer, about 40 km (25 miles) north of Amsterdam, with Enkhuizen to the north and Purmerend to the south.
Location Map of Hoorn, Netherlands
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Where is Hoorn Located?
Hoorn is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies along the Markermeer, about 40 km (25 miles) north of Amsterdam, with Enkhuizen to the north and Purmerend to the south.
The city covers an area of approximately 53.27 sq km (20.57 sq mi) and has a population of around 75,000 people based on recent estimates.
Hoorn is known for its maritime history, with key attractions including Westfries Museum, Hoorn Harbor, Museum of the 20th Century, Oosterkerk, Hoofdtoren, and the historic old town.
Hoorn, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hoorn |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands |
| Established | 1357 (city rights) |
| Population | ~75,000 |
| Total Area | 53.20 sq km (20.54 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,400 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.6425掳 N, 5.0597掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1620鈥�1628 |
| Area Code | +31 229 |
| Major Waterways | Markermeer, Hoorn Harbor |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Hoorn railway station links to Amsterdam |
| Famous For | Dutch Golden Age port, maritime history |
| Top Attractions | Westfries Museum, Hoofdtoren, Museum of the 20th Century, Hoorn Harbor |
| Official Website |
Distance from Hoorn to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Hoorn to Amsterdam 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Hoorn to Utrecht 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Hoorn to Haarlem 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Hoorn to The Hague 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Hoorn to Rotterdam 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Hoorn to Leiden 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Hoorn to Delft 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Hoorn to Eindhoven 鈥� 145 km (90 miles)
- Hoorn to Tilburg 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Hoorn to Breda 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Hoorn to Groningen 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Hoorn to Zwolle 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Hoorn to Arnhem 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Hoorn to Nijmegen 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Hoorn to Maastricht 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Hoorn to Almere 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Hoorn to Amersfoort 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Hoorn to Apeldoorn 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Hoorn to Enschede 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Hoorn to Dordrecht 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)