Avereest is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Overijssel. The largest town in the municipality was Dedemsvaart.

Avereest
Former municipality
Flag of Avereest
Coat of arms of Avereest
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityHardenberg
Main settlementDedemsvaart
Area
 • Total74.23 km2 (28.66 sq mi)
 • Land73.69 km2 (28.45 sq mi)
 • Water0.54 km2 (0.21 sq mi)
Population
 (22 June 2000)
15.330
 • Density203/km2 (530/sq mi)

In 2001, the area became a part of Hardenberg.

52°37′N 6°22′E / 52.617°N 6.367°E / 52.617; 6.367