Helmond
Helmond (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛlmɔnt] ⓘ; called Héllemond in the local dialect) is a city and municipality in the Metropoolregio Eindhoven of the province of North Brabant in the Southern Netherlands.
Helmond | |
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City and municipality | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in North Brabant | |
| Coordinates: 51°29′N 5°39′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Elly Blanksma-van den Heuvel (CDA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.75 km2 (21.14 sq mi) |
| • Land | 53.18 km2 (20.53 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.57 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (January 2021) | |
| • Total | 92,627 |
| • Density | 1,742/km2 (4,510/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Helmondenaar, Helmonder, Helmonter |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 5700–5709 |
| Area code | 0492 |
| Website | www |
Helmond is home to several textile and metal companies. The Vlisco factory is located next to the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal, which runs through the city.
The spoken language is Helmonds (an East Brabantian dialect).
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