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Heumen

Windmill near Overasselt

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in Gelderland

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

41.54 km² (16.04 sq mi)

• Land

39.85 km² (15.39 sq mi)

• Water

1.69 km² (0.65 sq mi)

Elevation

11 m (36 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

16,384

• Density

411/km² (1,060/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Heumenaar

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

6580–6582, 6610–6612

Area code

024

Heumen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦøːmə(n)]) is a cool place in the eastern Netherlands. It's both a small village and a larger area called a municipality. Think of a municipality like a local government area that includes several towns and villages. Heumen is known for its pretty landscapes and friendly communities.

Where is Heumen?
Villages and Towns in Heumen
Famous People from Heumen
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Where is Heumen?

Heumen is located in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands. It's in the eastern part of the country. This area is known for its beautiful nature and rivers.

Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Heumen, June 2015

Villages and Towns in Heumen

The municipality of Heumen is made up of several smaller places. These are often called "population centres." The main ones include:

Heumen (the village itself)
Malden (This is the biggest town and where the local government offices are located)
Molenhoek (partly in Heumen)
Nederasselt
Overasselt

Each of these places has its own unique charm and history.

Famous People from Heumen

Many interesting people have come from Heumen or its surrounding villages. Here are a few:

Wisse Alfred Pierre Smit (1903–1986): He was a famous poet and a very important historian. He studied Dutch literature from a special time called the Golden Age.
Frans Thijssen (born 1952): Frans was born in Malden. He was a professional football player who played in many games for different clubs. He even played for the Dutch national team!
Sabina Brons (born 1965): You might know her by her stage name, Selena. She is a Dutch singer.
Bram Nuytinck (born 1990): Bram is another talented Dutch football player. He has played in over 270 club games in his career.