Skanderborg
Town in Mid Jutland, Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Skanderborg is a town in Skanderborg Municipality, Denmark. It is situated on the north and north eastern brinks of Skanderborg Lake and there are several smaller ponds and bodies of water within the city itself, like Lillesø, Sortesø, Døj Sø and the swampy boglands of Eskebæk Mose. Just north of the town on the other side of Expressway E45, is the archaeologically important Illerup Ådal. Over time, the town has grown into a suburb of Aarhus to the north east, connected by the urban areas of Stilling, Hørning and Hasselager.
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| Coordinates: 56°02′17″N 9°55′31″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Mid Jutland (Midtjylland) |
| Municipality | Skanderborg |
| Parish | Parish of Skanderborg |
| Settled | Prehistory (unknown) |
| Municipal charter | 1583 |
| Equestrian district | 1717-1767[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic representative electorate (4-year terms) |
| • Mayor | Jørgen Gaarde (A) |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2023)[2] | |
| • Urban | 20,079 |
| • Urban density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| • Gender [3] | 9,782 males and 10,297 females |
| Demonym | Skanderborgenser |
| Time zone | CET |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST |
| Postal code | 8660 |
| Website | www |
Skanderborg is home to a population of 20,079 (1 January 2023),[2] out of Skanderborg municipality's total population of 65,138 (2023).