Hirtshals | |
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Town | |
 Hirtshals | |
  Hirtshals Location in Denmark .svg) Hirtshals Hirtshals (North Jutland Region) | |
| Coordinates: 57°35′N 09°57′E / 57.583°N 9.950°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | North Denmark (Nordjylland) |
| Municipality | Hjørring |
| Settled | 1860, when the Lighthouse was built |
| Incorporated (city) | 1919-1931 |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 4.43 km2 (1.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (295.5 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2024)[1] | |
| • Urban | 5,434 |
| • Urban density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| • Gender [2] | 2,744 males and 2,690 females |
| Demonym | Hirtshalsgenser or Hirtshalsboer |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (European Summer Time) |
| Postal code | DK-9850 Hirtshals |
| Website | Hjørring Municipality |
Hirtshals is a town and seaport on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy at the top of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark, Europe. It is located in Hjørring municipality in Region Nordjylland. The town of Hirtshals has a population of 5,434 (1 January 2024).[1] Located on the Skagerrak, it is especially known for its fishing and ferry harbours.
- ^ a b BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
- ^ BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark