ESBJERG, seaport, Denmark, on the west coast of Jutland. Its population grew from 13 in 1868 to 27,405 in 193o. The in crease is due entirely to the construction of the harbour and rail way in 1874. It is now an important commercial centre, with the only good harbour on the west coast of Jutland. It conducts an important passenger, mail and agricultural traffic with Harwich. There are stores for butter and eggs, export slaughteries and many factories. There is also a considerable fishing trade. The island of Fanoe, about 3 m. S.E., is a seaside resort.