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Lemvig, with a population of 6,816 (2022),[1] is the main town in Lemvig Municipality, Denmark.

Lemvig
Town
Aerial view of Lemvig
Lemvig
Lemvig in Denmark
Lemvig
Lemvig (Denmark Central Denmark Region)
Coordinates: 56°33′N 8°19′E
CountryDenmark
RegionCentral Denmark (Midtjylland)
MunicipalityLemvig
Government
  MayorErik Flyvholm
Area
  Urban
4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
  Urban
6,816
  Urban density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
  Gender [2]
3,313 males and 3,503 females
DemonymLemviger
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-7620 Lemvig
Websitewww.lemvig.dk

History


Lemvig Church in the center of Lemvig, Denmark. Photograph: Gerd Thiele. August 2, 2005
Lemvig Church in the center of Lemvig, Denmark. Photograph: Gerd Thiele. August 2, 2005

Lemvig is a 750-year-old market town, and received its municipal charter in 1545. One of the landmarks of Lemvig is the town church from the 13th century. The old town is situated between the Limfjord, a lake and some hills. The local topography was shaped during the last ice age.


Geography


The town is situated 10 kilometers (6¼ miles) from the North Sea and 375 kilometers (233 mi) from Copenhagen. Lemvig has a grass airstrip (ICAO: EKLV).


Economy


Lemvig's economy is based on traditional sectors such as metal, wood and furniture industry. Among the largest employers in the town are KK Electronics, Egholm A/S, Cheminova and The Danish Coastal Directorate.


Notable people


JC Skou, 2008
JC Skou, 2008

Sport



References


  1. BY3: Population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  3. IMDb Database retrieved 22 May 2020 [unreliable source?]




На других языках


[de] Lemvig

Lemvig ist eine Stadt im Westen Dänemarks am südlichen Ufer des Limfjords. Der Ort hat 6816 Einwohner (Stand 1. Januar 2022[1]). Lemvig ist Hauptort der Kommune Lemvig und gehört seit der Kommunalreform 2007 zur Region Midtjylland.
- [en] Lemvig

[ru] Лемвиг

Лемвиг (дат. Lemvig) — город в Дании, административный центр одноимённой коммуны. Население — 6966 (2015).[1]



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