Aarup | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Aarup windmill | |
| Coordinates: 55°22′33″N10°2′57″E / 55.37583°N 10.04917°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Assens Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) [1] | |
| • Urban | 3,237 |
| • Urban density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| • Gender [2] | 1,531 males and 1,706 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 3,237 (1 January 2025), [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.