Nørresundby Population 2026

Nørresundby has a population of 23,718, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in North Denmark. Roughly 0.4% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

Location of Nørresundby (capital Copenhagen shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,718

Rank in Denmark

#38

Coordinates

57.06°N, 9.92°E

~10 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

224 km

139 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Denmark

City	Population	Rank in Denmark
Aalborg	142,937	#4
Hjørring	25,644	#37
Frederikshavn	22,672	#41

Cities near Nørresundby

Aalborg142,937 people · ~1 km away
Hjørring25,644 people · ~45 km away
Frederikshavn22,672 people · ~56 km away
Randers62,802 people · ~67 km away
Viborg41,239 people · ~74 km away
Skive20,190 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nørresundby?

Nørresundby has a population of 23,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Nørresundby in?

Nørresundby is located in North Denmark, Denmark.

Is Nørresundby the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 224 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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