North Jutland Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Jutland Region
Region Nordjylland
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Region of Denmark
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| Country | Denmark | |
| Capital | Aalborg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,933 km2 (3,063 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 589,148 | |
| • Density | 74.265/km2 (192.347/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Website | www.rn.dk | |
The North Jutland Region is one of the five main areas that make up Denmark. It's like a big county or state. The main city, and where the government for the region is, is Aalborg.
This region is home to Aalborg Universitet, which is one of Denmark's five universities. Many of the region's cool museums and cultural spots are in Aalborg. These include the Nordjyllands Historiske Museum (a history museum), KUNSTEN (a modern art museum), Musikkens Hus (a music house), and the Utzon Center (a place for architecture and design). You can also visit the Aalborg Zoo here!
Major Cities and Towns
The North Jutland Region has many towns and cities. The biggest city is Aalborg, which is also the capital. It has over 120,000 people. Other important towns include Hjørring and Frederikshavn.
| Main Towns by Population | ||
| # | City | Population (2011) |
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| 1 | Aalborg | 124,921 |
| 2 | Hjørring | 24,726 |
| 3 | Frederikshavn | 23,339 |
Geography and Size
The North Jutland Region covers an area of about 7,933 square kilometers (about 3,063 square miles). This makes it a pretty big part of Denmark. In 2018, about 589,148 people lived here.
See also
In Spanish: Región de Jutlandia Septentrional para niños
