Helmond


Helmond is a municipality and a city in the Metropoolregio Eindhoven of the province of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands.
Helmond has many textile companies. The Vlisco factory is located next to the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal which runs through the city.
The name 'Helmond' can be traced back to a combination of Hel, which means "low-lying", and Mond, which would refer to a higher ground, secure place. The name has nothing to do with the contemporary literal translation of Hell Mouth.
In 1241 a first coat of arms was created, containing a helmet as a reference to the word Helmond, since this early in history the historical meaning of the city name was already lost to its inhabitants. This helmet would symbolize the fortified medieval town. Originally a medieval pot helmet, this was later adapted to a new fashion style and is now a tournament helmet. The oak branches symbolizing freedom. The bird in the branches is a medieval decoration and has no meaning.
The spoken language is Helmonds.

Geography

Helmond is subdivided into quarters and neighbourhoods:
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.

Transport

Railway stations: Helmond, Helmond Brouwhuis, Helmond Brandevoort, Helmond 't Hout

Local media

Newspapers:
Radio:
Television:
News on the internet:

Municipal council

The municipal council consists of 37 seats. Below the council since 1998:
Representatives of the blue colored parliamentary groups form the executive coalition.

Notable residents

Helmond is twinned with:

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