Brenderup | |
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Town | |
Location in the Region of Southern Denmark | |
Coordinates: 55°29′1″N9°58′51″E / 55.48361°N 9.98083°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Middelfart |
Area | |
• Urban | 1.53 km2 (0.59 sq mi) |
Population (2024) [1] | |
• Urban | 1,437 |
• Urban density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Brenderup is a town located on the island of Funen in south Denmark, in Middelfart Municipality.
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