Ansager | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 55°42′16″N8°45′15″E / 55.70444°N 8.75417°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) |
Municipality | Varde |
Area | |
• Urban | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
Population (2024) | |
• Urban | 1,318 |
• Urban density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
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