Thorn, Netherlands

Thorn
City
The Daalstraat (daalstreet) in Thorn
Thorn
Location in the Netherlands
Thorn
Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 51°10′N 5°50′E / 51.167°N 5.833°E / 51.167; 5.833
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityMaasgouw
Area
  Total
6.69 km2 (2.58 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
2,490
  Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6017
Dialing code0475

Thorn (Dutch: [tɔr(ə)n] ; Limburgish: Toear or Thoear) is a city 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 city' for its white-washed brick houses in the centre of town. It used to be part of the Imperial Abbey of Thorn.