Hjørring

Denmark / Nordjylland / Hjorring /

The town of Hjørring is the largest town on Vendsyssel, the second largest in Nordjylland and has a population of 25,071 (2014). It is one of Denmark's oldest town, and it celebrated its 750 year anniversary as a market town in 1993.

Archeological discoveries show that the area was already populated 10,000 years ago.

A major fire burned down much of the town in 1819.

There are good educational opportunities in the town, as well as a large hospital.
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Coordinates:   57°27'32"N   9°59'47"E
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