Gistrup

Gistrup is a satellite community just outside Aalborg, Denmark. Located some southeast of Aalborg's city centre, it belongs to Aalborg Municipality in the North Jutland Region. Gistrup has a population of 3,686 (1 January 2025).

== Origins and Early History == Gistrup's history, like many towns in Denmark, likely dates back to the medieval period or even earlier. However, specific historical records from its earliest days might be scarce, as is common with small towns. The area around Gistrup has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of settlements and agricultural activity dating back to the Viking Age and earlier. The name "Gistrup" itself suggests a settlement or a farm, which was a common naming convention in Denmark, where names often ended in "-rup," "-bøl," or "-sted," indicating the type of settlement.