Aarup
Aarup is a railway town in central Denmark with a population of 3,209 (1 January 2023), located in Assens municipality on the island of Funen in Region of Southern Denmark.
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Aarup Location in Denmark Aarup Aarup (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
| Coordinates: 55°22′33″N 10°2′57″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Assens Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 2.29 km2 (0.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 3,209 |
| • Urban density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| • Gender | 1,507 males and 1,702 females |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-5560 Aarup |
Aarup can trace its history back to 1500, but it did not become a town until the 1860s. It was located in Skydebjerg-Orte municipality until 1966 and was the municipal seat of Aarup Municipality until 2007.
Aarup is served by Aarup railway station, located on the railway line across Funen.
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