Urban Areas of Denmark map & data
Denmark has 4 urban areas in this layer, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Nordjylland (1), Midtjylland (1) and Hovedstaden (1). The largest include Copenhagen, Arhus and Odense.
Urban Areas by region
| Region | Areas | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nordjylland | 1 | 25% |
| Midtjylland | 1 | 25% |
| Hovedstaden | 1 | 25% |
| Syddanmark | 1 | 25% |
Largest urban areas in Denmark
- CopenhagenHovedstaden · 398.3 km²
- ArhusMidtjylland · 90.5 km²
- OdenseSyddanmark · 89.3 km²
- ÅlborgNordjylland · 50.5 km²
What's in this layer
Every urban area in the layer comes with its name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID. The built-up extent of major cities and metropolitan areas.
Make a map of urban areas in Denmark
- Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
- Add the layer. Choose Denmark and Urban Areas - 4 areas appear at once.
- Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many urban areas are there in Denmark?
This layer holds 4 urban areas in Denmark, the most of them in Nordjylland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of urban areas 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 urban areas on my map?
Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.
What information comes with each urban area?
The name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID.
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