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Ballerup | |
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Coordinates: 55°44′N12°22′E / 55.733°N 12.367°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Capital (Hovedstaden) |
Municipality | Ballerup |
Area | |
• Total | 15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
Population (1. January 2024) [1] | |
• Total | 42,290 |
• Density | 2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (Central Europe Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 |
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55°44′N12°22′E / 55.733°N 12.367°E