Hedensted Population 2026
Hedensted has a population of 47,099, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 0.8% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,099
Rank in Denmark
#19
Coordinates
55.77°N, 9.70°E
~65 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
180 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Jutland
Cities near Hedensted
- Vejle60,231 people · ~12 km away
- Horsens61,074 people · ~14 km away
- Fredericia40,886 people · ~23 km away
- Middelfart16,277 people · ~29 km away
- Kolding61,638 people · ~34 km away
- Silkeborg49,747 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hedensted?
Hedensted has a population of 47,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Hedensted in?
Hedensted is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.
Is Hedensted the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 180 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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