Hejnsvig

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Hejnsvig
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Hejnsvig Church
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Hejnsvig
Location in Denmark
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Hejnsvig
Hejnsvig (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°41′40″N8°58′37″E / 55.69445°N 8.97705°E / 55.69445; 8.97705
Country Denmark
Region Region of Southern Denmark (Syddanmark)
Municipality Billund
Area
  Urban
0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2023) [1]
   Urban
1,021
  Urban density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-7200 Hejnsvig

Hejnsvig is a town in Billund Municipality, Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark. It is located 30 km northwest of Vejen, 10 km southwest of Billund and 11 km southeast of the municipal seat Grindsted . [2]

As of 1 January 2023, the population of Hejnsvig was 1,021. [1] [3]

Hejnsvig Church is located in the town. It was build in the 14th century, when it replaced a church from the 13th century probably made of wood. [4] [2]

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