Langeskov

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Langeskov
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The old Langeskov railway station
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Langeskov
Langeskov (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°21′28″N10°35′8″E / 55.35778°N 10.58556°E / 55.35778; 10.58556
CountryDenmark
Region Southern Denmark
Municipality Kerteminde
Area
  Urban
3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2023) [1]
   Urban
4,293
  Urban density1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
  Gender [2]
2,109 males and 2,184 females
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-5550 Langeskov

Langeskov is a town in central Denmark, with a population of 4,293 (1 January 2023), [1] located in Kerteminde Municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen.

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The town of Langeskov is primarily located in Rønninge parish and was established following the construction of the railway line between Odense and Nyborg in the 19th century. The town has grown rapidly and its northern part now crosses the old parish border and extends into the parish of Birkende. Until 1 January 2007, it was the seat of the municipal council of the now former Langeskov Municipality.

The new Langeskov railway station Denmark-Langeskov Station-track 1, east.JPG
The new Langeskov railway station

Langeskov is served by Langeskov railway station on the railway line across Funen. [3] The station re-opened in 2015 after being closed in 1977.

Langeskov has a model of Preikestolen to commemorate its twin town, Forsand.

Demographics

Yearpopulation [4]
20063,809
20073,893
20083,972
20094,065
20104,003
20114,023
20123,972

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 BY3: population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  3. "Langeskov Station" (in Danish). DSB. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  4. EF44: population 1 January, by urban areas database from Statistics Denmark