
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Thorn, a city in Limburg, Netherlands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Thorn — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Thorn | |
| District / County | Gemeente Maasgouw | |
| State | Limburg | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,295 | |
| Area | 6.68 km² (2.58 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Limburg | #112 of 239 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +31 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .nl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 34 | |
| In Feet | 112 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.16 | |
| Longitude | 5.84 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.162° N 5.842° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 9' 42" N 5° 50' 30" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 9.7' N 5° 50.5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Limburg Capital | 36 km South-Southwest of Maastricht | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kessenich, Belgium (2 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 6017 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Amsterdam | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1292-01-01 |
Thorn is a city situated in Limburg, Netherlands, within Europe. It falls under Gemeente Maasgouw, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Thorn as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Limburg
The latitude and longitude of Thorn pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 34 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Thorn on the map
Thorn runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Thorn run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Thorn exchange rates
To ring a number in Thorn from outside Netherlands, dial +31 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Thorn and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Thorn ranks #112 of 239 cities in Limburg. It lies about 36 km South-Southwest of Maastricht, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Limburg market. › Cities near Thorn
Thorn has a recorded population of approximately 2,295 people. That places it #112 of 239 cities with population data in Limburg. Browse more cities in Limburg for comparison.
Thorn spans approximately 6.68 square kilometers (2.58 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Thorn sits within Gemeente Maasgouw, is part of Limburg in Netherlands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Thorn keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:49 AM and sets around 09:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Thorn price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Thorn currency page.
Thorn is about 36 km South-Southwest of Maastricht, the capital of Limburg. See cities near Thorn for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Thorn lands you closest to Kessenich, Belgium, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Thorn sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.