Lemvig
| Lemvig | |
| Kommune | |
 Aerial view of Lemvig | |
| Country | Denmark |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Denmark (Midtjylland) |
| Municipality | Lemvig |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Coordinates | DK 56°33′N 8°19′E / 56.550°N 8.317°ECoordinates: DK 56°33′N 8°19′E / 56.550°N 8.317°E |
| 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
- ↑ BEF44: Population 1st January, by urban areas database from Statistics Denmark
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