Lemvig

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Lemvig
Kommune
Lemvig-vest.jpg
Aerial view of Lemvig
Country Denmark
Region Central Denmark (Midtjylland)
Municipality Lemvig
Elevation 0 m (0 ft)
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Population 6,966 (2015)
Mayor Erik Flyvholm
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 7620
Lemvig in Denmark
Website: www.lemvig.dk

Lemvig, with a population of 6,966 (2015),[1] is the main town in Lemvig Municipality, Denmark.

History

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 nearby areas of natural beauty were shaped during the last Ice Age.

Geography

The town is situated 10 kilometers (6¼ miles) from the North Sea 375 kilometers (233 mi) from Copenhagen. Lemvig has an airport.

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, Nilfisk-Advance, Cheminova and The Danish Coastal Directorate.

References

  1. BEF44: Population 1st January, by urban areas database from Statistics Denmark

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