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Region of Southern Denmark

Region Syddanmark
Region of Denmark
Flag of Region of Southern Denmark
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Location of Region of Southern Denmark
Country Denmark
Largest city Odense
Capital Vejle
Area
 • Total 12,191 km2 (4,707 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,220,763
 • Density 100.136/km2 (259.352/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

The Region of Southern Denmark is a large administrative area in Denmark. It is one of five main regions that help govern the country. The capital city of this region is Vejle.

Odense is the biggest city in the Region of Southern Denmark. It is where the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark is located. This university also has smaller campuses in other cities such as Esbjerg, Kolding, and Sønderborg.

Cities and Towns in Southern Denmark

The Region of Southern Denmark is made up of 22 different municipalities. Each municipality is like a local government area that manages its own towns and cities.

  • Aabenraa
  • Ærø
  • Assens
  • Billund
  • Esbjerg
  • Faaborg-Midtfyn
  • Fanø
  • Fredericia
  • Haderslev
  • Kerteminde
  • Kolding
  • Langeland
  • Middelfart
  • Nordfyn
  • Nyborg
  • Odense
  • Svendborg
  • Sønderborg
  • Tønder
  • Varde
  • Vejen
  • Vejle

See also

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