Helmond
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For the American actress, see Katherine Helmond. For the Afghan province, see Helmand Province.
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.
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City and municipality | |
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)[4] | |
• 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 |
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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.[5]
The spoken language is Helmonds (an East Brabantian dialect).[6]