Lemvig

Lemvig
Kommune
Aerial view of Lemvig
Country	Denmark
Region	Central Denmark (Midtjylland)
Municipality	Lemvig
Elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Coordinates	56°33′N 8°19′E / 56.550°N 8.317°E / 56.550; 8.317Coordinates: 56°33′N 8°19′E / 56.550°N 8.317°E / 56.550; 8.317
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), is the main town in Lemvig Municipality, Denmark.

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.

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

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.