Heel, Netherlands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heel
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St. Stephanus church
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 Heel, Netherlands
Location in Netherlands
Heel, Netherlands
Location in Limburg, Netherlands
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province | .svg){kind=small} Limburg |
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| Municipality |  Maasgouw |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.47 km2 (4.04 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,225 | |
| • Density | 403.53/km2 (1,045.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6097
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| Dialing code | 0475 | |
Heel (pronounced like 'hail' in English, or 'Hael' in the local Limburg language) is a small village in the southeastern Netherlands. It's located close to the major E25 highway and the famous Meuse river.
A Look Back in Time
Long, long ago, even before the Romans came to this area, there was a town here called Catualium. It was a Gallic town, built by people who lived in this part of Europe.
Over the years, Heel has been part of different local governments. In 1821, two smaller areas, Panheel and Pol, joined with Heel. They formed a new local government called Heel en Panheel.
Later, in 1991, its name was shortened to just Heel. Then, on January 1, 2007, Heel became part of a larger local government area called Maasgouw.
Nearby Cities
Heel is located near several bigger cities. This makes it easy to travel to other places for fun or shopping.
- Roermond is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) to the northeast.
- Maastricht is further south, about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away.
- Eindhoven is to the northwest, roughly 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Heel.
Famous People from Heel
Some well-known individuals have come from the village of Heel:
- Lies Visschedijk (born in 1974) is a talented actress.
- Jesse Huta Galung (born in 1985) is a professional tennis player.
Gallery
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House in Heel
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Building in Heel
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Former town hall
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Canal view
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