Løjt Kirkeby is a town, with a population of 2,375 (1 January 2024),[1] in Aabenraa Municipality, Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark.

Løjt Kirkeby
Town
Løjt Church
Løjt Church
Løjt Kirkeby is located in Denmark
Løjt Kirkeby
Løjt Kirkeby
Location in Denmark
Løjt Kirkeby is located in Region of Southern Denmark
Løjt Kirkeby
Løjt Kirkeby
Løjt Kirkeby (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°5′23″N 9°27′40″E / 55.08972°N 9.46111°E / 55.08972; 9.46111
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalityAabenraa Municipality
ParishLøjt Parish
Area
 • Urban
1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Urban
2,375
 • Urban density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-6200 Aabenraa

The town is situated on a small peninsula named Løjt Land, 20 km (12 mi) south of Haderslev and 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Aabenraa.

Løjt Church

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inside the nave

Løjt Church, located in the southern part of the town, was likely consecrated to Saint George.

 
Late Gothic frescoes

The two chancel vaults are decorated with Late Gothic frescoes.

 
the middle panel of the altarpiece

The Late Gothic altarpiece is Southern Jutlands largest and comprises a middle panel plus two stationary and two moveable panels resting on a predella with sculptures and paintings.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b BY3: Population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. ^ Nielsen, Flemming Winther (2010-03-21). "Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu: The Admiral Who Went Ashore". Scandasia. Retrieved 2023-06-21.