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Vejle Municipality (1970–2006)
The old Vejle Municipality existed from 1970-2006. In 2007 it was merged with other municipalities to form the new Vejle Municipality. The municipality covered an area of 144 km², and had a total population of 56,104 (2005). Former municipalities of Denmark 1970 establishments in Denmark 2006 disestablishments in Denmark {{SouthernDK-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vejle Kommune (1970-2006)
Vejle () is a city in Denmark, in the southeast of the Jutland Peninsula at the head of Vejle Fjord, where the Vejle River and Grejs River and their valleys converge. It is the site of the councils of Vejle Municipality ('' kommune'') and the Region of Southern Denmark. The city has a population of 60,231 () making it the ninth largest city in Denmark. Vejle Municipality has a population of 119,007 () making it the fifth largest municipality in Denmark. The city is part of the Triangle Region, which includes the neighbouring cities of Kolding and Fredericia and it is located 110 kilometres (68 miles) north of Germany. Vejle is most known for its forested hills, fjord, harbour, shopping, pedestrian mall, and windmill. History The word "Vejle" derives from the Old Danish word ''wæthel'', meaning " ford" or "wading place" due to its location at a busy crossing over Vejle River. During Viking times, the wetlands around Vejle had to be crossed at the Ravning Bridge, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
