Major Cities in Denmark map & data
There are 15 major cities mapped in Denmark, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Syddanmark (4), Midtjylland (3) and Sjælland (3). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Copenhagen, Arhus and Alborg.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syddanmark | 4 | 27% |
| Midtjylland | 3 | 20% |
| Sjælland | 3 | 20% |
| Hovedstaden | 3 | 20% |
| Nordjylland | 1 | 6.7% |
Notable major cities in Denmark
- CopenhagenHovedstaden · pop. 616098
- ArhusMidtjylland · pop. 341497
- AlborgNordjylland · pop. 213271
- OdenseSyddanmark · pop. 202663
- Torshavnpop. 13408
- NykobingSjælland
- HillerodHovedstaden
- RingkobingMidtjylland
- VejleSyddanmark · pop. 114464
- RoskildeSjælland
- RonneHovedstaden
- ViborgMidtjylland
- AbenraSyddanmark
- SoroSjælland
- RibeSyddanmark
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Denmark?
This layer holds 15 major cities in Denmark, the most of them in Syddanmark. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Denmark?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Denmark layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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