Heukelum
Heukelum is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 8 km northeast of Gorinchem. It received city rights in 1391.
Heukelum | |
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City | |
 Former town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Heukelum in the former municipality of Lingewaal. | |
| Coordinates: 51°52′23″N 5°4′36″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | West Betuwe |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,967 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
In 2001, the town of Heukelum had 1967 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.37 km², and contained 744 residences.[1] The statistical area "Heukelum", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2210.[2]
Heukelum was a separate municipality until 1986, when it became part of Vuren. The area was part of South Holland until then.[3]
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
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