What is "helgeland"

Helgeland is the most southerly district in Northern Norway. Generally speaking, Helgeland refers to the part of Nordland county that is located south of the Arctic Circle. It is bordered in the north by the Saltfjellet mountains and Svartisen glacier, which form a natural border with the Salten district. In the south, Helgeland borders Nord-Trøndelag county.

The district covers an area of about , with nearly 79,000 inhabitants. There are four towns in the district: from south to north these are Brønnøysund, Mosjøen, Sandnessjøen, and Mo i Rana.

Helgeland is a Norwegian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Asbjørn Helgeland (born 1966), Norwegian footballer and manager
• Brian Helgeland (born 1961), American screenwriter, film producer and director
• Sjur Helgeland (1858–1924), Norwegian musician and composer