Frederikssund Population 2026
Frederikssund has a population of 16,850, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,850
Rank in Denmark
#52
Coordinates
55.84°N, 12.07°E
~17 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
36 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 1,153,615 | #1 |
| Frederiksberg | 95,029 | #5 |
| Hvidovre | 53,527 | #11 |
| Avedøre | 53,443 | #13 |
| Hørsholm | 47,680 | #17 |
| Rødovre | 40,652 | #23 |
| Charlottenlund | 40,000 | #24 |
| Ballerup | 40,000 | #25 |
Cities near Frederikssund
FAQ
What is the population of Frederikssund?
Frederikssund has a population of 16,850 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Frederikssund in?
Frederikssund is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Frederikssund the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 36 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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