What is the population of Grindsted, Southern Denmark?

Grindsted has a population of approximately 9,745 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Grindsted, Southern Denmark located?

Grindsted is located in Southern Denmark, Denmark, at approximate coordinates 55.7571°, 8.9278°.

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Grindsted

Total population

9,745

Elevation41 m

Coordinates55.76°, 8.93°

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Elevation

41 m

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Overview

Grindsted, with a population of 9,789, is the municipal seat and largest town of Billund Municipality, Denmark and belongs to the Region of Southern Denmark. It is located 42 km west of the major regional city of Vejle and 49 km northeast of the major harbour city Esbjerg. The postal code is 7200.

History & geography

History

Grindsted is first mentioned in the 14th century, and for several centuries was just a village on the heath. Until the middle of the 19th century, Grindsted was a small, remote, distinctly moorland village. The construction of the main road Vejle — Grindsted — Varde in 1864 brought some progress, which was increased by the later significant cultural works in the area, but it was not until the many railway installations during the First World War that caused the strong development which made Grindsted an important railway hub.

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