Den Helder

municipality in the Netherlands

Den Helder is a municipality in the Netherlands. It is in the province of North Holland. Den Helder is at the northernmost point of the province, excluding the island Texel. About 60,000 people live there.

Den Helder
View of Den Helder
View of Den Helder
Flag of Den Helder
Official seal of Den Helder
Den Helder is located in Netherlands
Den Helder
Den Helder
Coordinates: 52°57′30.5″N 4°46′14.2″E / 52.958472°N 4.770611°E / 52.958472; 4.770611
Country Netherlands
Province Noord-Holland
Government
 • MayorJan Albert de Boer
Area
 • Total45.25 km2 (17.47 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total59,820
 • Density1,322/km2 (3,420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code(s)
1780–1789
Area code(s)0223
CIN0400
WebsiteOfficial website