Aarup

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Aarup (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°22′33″N10°2′57″E / 55.37583°N 10.04917°E / 55.37583; 10.04917
Country Denmark
Region Southern Denmark
Municipality Assens Municipality
Area
  Urban
2.29 km2 (0.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2023) [1]
   Urban
3,209
  Urban density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
  Gender [2]
1,507 males and 1,702 females
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-5560 Aarup

Aarup is a railway town in central Denmark with a population of 3,209 (1 January 2023), [1] located in Assens municipality on the island of Funen in Region of Southern Denmark.

Aarup can trace its history back to 1500, but it did not become a town until the 1860s. It was located in Skydebjerg-Orte municipality until 1966 and was the municipal seat of Aarup Municipality until 2007.

Aarup is served by Aarup railway station, located on the railway line across Funen.

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