Aabenraa Population 2026
Aabenraa has a population of 16,401, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in South Denmark. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,401
Rank in Denmark
#56
Coordinates
55.04°N, 9.42°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
211 km
131 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Denmark
| City | Population | Rank in Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Odense | 180,863 | #3 |
| Esbjerg | 71,698 | #6 |
| Kolding | 61,638 | #8 |
| Vejle | 60,231 | #10 |
| Fredericia | 40,886 | #22 |
| Sønderborg | 27,766 | #35 |
| Svendborg | 27,300 | #36 |
| Haderslev | 22,011 | #42 |
Cities near Aabenraa
- Haderslev22,011 people · ~23 km away
- Sønderborg27,766 people · ~28 km away
- Tønder16,401 people · ~37 km away
- Kolding61,638 people · ~50 km away
- Middelfart16,277 people · ~55 km away
- Fredericia40,886 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aabenraa?
Aabenraa has a population of 16,401 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Aabenraa in?
Aabenraa is located in South Denmark, Denmark.
Is Aabenraa the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 211 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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