What is the population of Vordingborg, Zealand?

Vordingborg has a population of approximately 12,038 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Vordingborg, Zealand located?

Vordingborg is located in Zealand, Denmark, at approximate coordinates 55.0103°, 11.9097°.

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Vordingborg

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Vordingborg

Total population

12,038

Elevation15 m

Coordinates55.01°, 11.91°

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Elevation

15 m

Official website

vordingborg.dk

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Overview

Vordingborg is a market town and old ferry town on the south coast of the island of Zealand in Denmark. Because of three large estates surrounding the town, a coherent urban development has not been possible, which is the reason why three satellite towns have emerged around the town. Within the ring of estates, the town has a population of 11,850, and a population of 17,940 when including the three satellite towns of Ørslev, Nyråd, and Stensved, situated 1, 3 and 5 kilometres, respectively, from the town of Vordingborg. Vordingborg is located in Vordingborg Municipality in Region Zealand. Vordingborg Municipality (Kommune) has a population of 44,831.

History & geography

History

It is uncertain when the oldest castle was built on the castle hill in Vordingborg, but King Valdemar the Great built a castle on the site in 1157. From Valdemar the Great's founding of the castle until King Valdemar Atterdag's death in 1375, the kings often stayed at the castle and Vordingborg was at the center of Denmark's foreign policy. King Valdemar the Great died at his castle in Worthing in 1182. The town of Vordingborg itself probably emerged at the beginning of the 12th century, but only gained significant importance with the construction of the castle. In 1415, during the reign of Eric of Pomerania, Vordingborg was given the status of a market town.

Geography

Vordingborg is situated 37 km from Nykøbing Falster, roughly 50 km from Gedser, and roughly 100 km from Copenhagen and Odense. The town is situated on the island of Zealand and is linked to the island of Falster with Farø Bridges and Storstrøm Bridge.

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