This is the 2603rd most frequent Dutch word.
heijden
The Dutch word "heijden" does not exist. Did you mean "heiden" (meaning "heathen" or "pagan")?
In this sentence, 'Heijden' is used as a proper noun, specifically as the name of a village.
Jan woont in een klein dorp genaamd Heijden.
Jan lives in a small village called Heijden.
Here, 'Heijden' refers to a locality or area, used demonstratively to specify a community.
Mensen in de Heijden zijn vaak vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
People in the Heijden are often friendly and helpful.
In this case, 'heijden' refers to a group or community, as part of historical or fictional storytelling.