From 1818 to 1977 Haaften was the main village and seat of the town hall of the eponymous municipality all on the northern bank of the river Waal .
The eponymous municipality also comprised the smaller villages of Hellouw to the west and Tuil to the east .
From 1818 to 1977 Haaften was the main village and seat of the town hall of the eponymous municipality , which also comprised the smaller villages of Hellouw to the west and Tuil to the east , all on the northern bank of the river Waal .