Aalborg
Sign in to saveAalborg or Ålborg ( , ; ) is Denmark's fourth largest urban settlement (behind Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense) with a population of 119,862 (1 July 2022) in the town proper and an urban population of 143,598 (1 July 2022). As of 1 July 2022, the Municipality of Aalborg had a population of 221,082, making it the third most populous in the country after the municipalities of Copenhagen (capital) and Aarhus. Eurostat and OECD have used a definition for the metropolitan area of Aalborg (referred to as a "functional urban area"), which includes all municipalities in the province () of North Jutland
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Aalborg is Denmark's fourth-largest city by population, located in the northern Jutland region, with about 120,000 residents in the city proper and over 143,000 in the greater urban area. The municipality is the third most populous in Denmark overall, making it an important urban center in the country after Copenhagen and Aarhus.
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47 sectionsContents
- Name
- History
- Beginnings
- Middle Ages
- 17th to 19th centuries
- 20th century industrialisation
- Recent history
- Geography
- The city
- Egholm
- Lakes and chalk deposits
- Parks and green spaces
- Climate
- Politics and government
- Demographics
- Economy
- Major private companies
- Facilities
- Landmarks
- Historic buildings
- Other landmarks
- Culture
- Major venues
- Museums
- Music
- Religion
- Lutheranism
- Churches
- Cemeteries
- Judaism
- Education
- Sport
- Transport
- Roads and bridges
- Air transport
- Rail transport
- Local public transit
- Discussion about Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit
- Cycling
- Healthcare
- Media
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Gallery
- Notes
- References
- External links
Aalborg or Ålborg ( , ; ) is Denmark's fourth largest urban settlement (behind Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense) with a population of 119,862 (1 July 2022) in the town proper and an urban population of 143,598 (1 July 2022). As of 1 July 2022, the Municipality of Aalborg had a population of 221,082, making it the third most populous in the country after the municipalities of Copenhagen (capital) and Aarhus. Eurostat and OECD have used a definition for the metropolitan area of Aalborg (referred to as a "functional urban area"), which includes all municipalities in the province () of North Jutland (), with a total population of 594,323 as of 1 July 2022.
By road Aalborg is southwest of Frederikshavn, and north of Aarhus. The distance to Copenhagen is by road without using ferries.