Helmond

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Helmond
Location of Helmond
Country Netherlands
Province North Brabant
Area (2006)
 - Total 54.56 km² (21.1 sq mi)
 - Land 53.20 km² (20.5 sq mi)
 - Water 1.36 km² (0.5 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
 - Total 86.343
 - Density 1,616/km² (4,185.4/sq mi)
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Helmond (pronunciation ) is a municipality and a city in the province of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands.

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[edit] The city of Helmond

First settlements in the area were around 1000, and Helmond was granted city rights in approximately 1232. The centre of Helmond has a castle which was built by Jan III van Berlaer around 1350. Helmond has many textile companies. The Vlisco factory is located next to the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal which runs through the city.

Helmond is home of the professional football team of Helmond Sport.

[edit] Notable people born in Helmond

See also People from Helmond

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Coordinates: 51°29′N, 5°40′E