Nakskov
Nakskov is a market town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. The town has a population of 12,456 (1 January 2023) and is the largest town on the island of Lolland. It is located in Lolland municipality in Region Sjælland.
Nakskov | |
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Town | |
Nakskov town centre | |
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Seal Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 54°50′00″N 11°09′00″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Zealand (Sjælland) |
| Municipality | Lolland |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 12,456 |
| • Urban density | 3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2) |
| • Gender | 6,038 males and 6,418 females |
| Demonym | Nakskovit |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Nakskov is situated on the western coast of the island of Lolland, one of the agriculturally richest of the Danish islands. It lies adjacent to the inner part of the Nakskov Fjord, an inlet from the Langeland Belt (Langelandsbælt) that runs between the islands of Lolland and Langeland. Nakskov Fjord is a wildlife reserve, known for its bird life. Nakskov is one of the most environmentally conscious and cleanest towns of Denmark. Technological and environmental enterprises have replaced the earlier heavy industries, and in recent years, local government has restored the town.