Jels, Denmark
Town in Southern Denmark, Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jels (German: Jels) is a town, with a population of 2,002 (1 January 2023),[1] situated 17 km northwest of Vojens, 26 km southwest of Kolding, 30 km east of Ribe and 17 km south of Vejen. The town is a part of Vejen Municipality, Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark.
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Coordinates: 55°21′23″N 9°12′12″E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Vejen Municipality |
Area | |
• Urban | 1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi) |
Population (2023)[1] | |
• Urban | 2,002 |
• Urban density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | DK-6630 Rødding |
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Jels Church is located in the town. It was consecrated in 1854, replacing a smaller somewhat dilapidated chapel of hewn granite.[2]