Taastrup Population 2026
Taastrup has a population of 35,238, making it the #28 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)
35,238
Rank in Denmark
#28
Coordinates
55.65°N, 12.30°E
~15 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
17 km
11 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 Taastrup
- Albertslund30,000 people · ~4 km away
- Ishøj19,453 people · ~5 km away
- Vallensbæk16,515 people · ~6 km away
- Glostrup23,128 people · ~7 km away
- Brøndbyvester20,000 people · ~7 km away
- Greve47,671 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Taastrup?
Taastrup has a population of 35,238 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Taastrup in?
Taastrup is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Taastrup the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 17 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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