Hillerød Population 2026
Hillerød has a population of 35,357, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.6% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,357
Rank in Denmark
#27
Coordinates
55.93°N, 12.30°E
~29 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
33 km
20 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 Hillerød
FAQ
What is the population of Hillerød?
Hillerød has a population of 35,357 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Hillerød in?
Hillerød is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Hillerød the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 33 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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