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Heumen
Windmill near Overasselt
Windmill near Overasselt
Flag of Heumen
Flag
Coat of arms of Heumen
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Heumen in a municipal map of Gelderland
Location in Gelderland
Country Netherlands
Province 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?

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.

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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.

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See also

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