Jels, Denmark

Jels
Town
Jels Mill
Jels Mill
Jels is located in Denmark
Jels
Jels
Location in Denmark
Jels is located in Region of Southern Denmark
Jels
Jels
Jels (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°21′23″N 9°12′12″E / 55.35639°N 9.20333°E / 55.35639; 9.20333
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalityVejen Municipality
Area
 • Urban
1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Urban
1,978
 • Urban density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-6630 Rødding

Jels (German: Jels) is a town, with a population of 1,978 (1 January 2024),[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.

Jels Church

Jels Church is located in the town. It was consecrated in 1854, replacing a smaller somewhat dilapidated chapel of hewn granite.[2]