The municipality was located on the eastern shores of the area known as Himmerland, a part of the Jutland peninsula; the western border of the municipality was partially defined by the waters of Lovn's Broadening (Lovns Bredning).

By 2005, the municipality covered an area of 176 km2, and had a total population of 7,631.

Its final mayor was Rigmor Sandborg.

This created a new municipality with an area of 815 km2 and a total population of 39,176 (2005).

The upper part has two heads on a white background, the middle has a red band with a fish on it, and the bottom is white with one head.