Heffen

Heffen is a village and deelgemeente in the municipality of Mechelen in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

Geography

Heffen occupies 6,95 kmĀ² and houses 2122 residents (1 january 2007). The village is located to the north-west of Mechelen at the river Zenne. Heffen was added to the municipality of Mechelen in 1976.

Places of interest

  • The parish church, devoted to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, dates back to the 14th century. Its baroque spire from 1755 was destroyed by lightning in 1865. Its octagonal spire from 1866 was demolished in 1899 and replaced by the current spire. The church and its surrounding churchyard are protected as a monument and a landscape.
  • The townhouse dating back to 1877.

Demographics

19th century

Year180618161830184618561866187618801890
Population81580092095293390296910141109
Comment: result of census at 31/12

20th century to 1976 municipal reform

Year19001910192019301947196119701976
Population10951224130313411482161517021669
Comment: results of census at 31/12 up until 1970 + 31/12/1976

Recent census results

Absolute numbersPercentage
Year199720012004199720012004
Total1930202121102,562,672,74
Youth (<25j)65765367434,0432,3131,94

Famous residents

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