Helden, Limburg

Helden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛldə(n)] ⓘ; Limburgish: Helje) is a former municipality and a village in the southeastern Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg. In January 2010 Helden joined with other municipalities to form the new municipality of Peel en Maas.[3]

For other uses, see Helden (disambiguation).
Helden
Helje
Village and former municipality
St Lambertus Church and village pump
St Lambertus Church and village pump
Flag of Helden
Flag
Coat of arms of Helden
Coat of arms
Helden is located in Netherlands
Helden
Helden
Location in the Netherlands
Helden is located in Limburg, Netherlands
Helden
Helden
Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 51°19′N 6°0′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityPeel en Maas
Area
[1]
 • Total6.90 km2 (2.66 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total5,610
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5988[1]
Dialing code077

History

The village was first mentioned in 1144 as "apud Helden", and means "hill". Until 1279, it was part of the County of Kessel. In 1674, it was sold to Gelderland as an independent heerlijkheid.[4]

After the occupation by Gelderland, helden was sold to Prussia. Under Prussia, Helden had developed a small industry.

Only after the Napolionic wars of 1814 did Helden belong to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. But not for long, because after the Belgium Independence changed Helden with a large part of Limburg to the state of Belgium.

The Catholic St Lambertus Church is a three aisled basilica-like church. The nave and choir date from the 15th century. The church was restored after a fire in 1885. In 1944, the tower which probably dated from the 14th century was blown up. The church was restored between 1952 and 1953, and a more modest tower was added.[5]

Helden was home to 341 people in 1840.[6] It was an independent municipality, however the town hall was located in Panningen. In 2010, it was merged into Peel en Maas.[6]

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 5988AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  3. Zelfsturende vitale gemeenschappen (Self-managing vital communities) (in Dutch). Eburon Uitgeverij B.V. 2012. pp. 55–. ISBN 978-90-5972-654-3.
  4. "Helden - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  5. Sabine Broekhoven, & Ronald Stenvert (2003). Helden (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9623 6. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  6. "Helden". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 April 2022.
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