Nyborg
Nyborg is a city in central Denmark, located in Nyborg Municipality on the island of Funen and with a population of 17,900 (2023). It is the easternmost settlement on Funen. By road, it is located 34 km east of Odense, 35 km north of Svendborg and 21 km south of Kerteminde. It also connects to Korsør through the Great Belt Bridge. Nyborg is the seat of Nyborg Municipality, and until 1793 it was also the seat of Nyborg County.
Nyborg | |
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Aerial view of Nyborg | |
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Nyborg Location in Denmark Nyborg Nyborg (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
| Coordinates: 55°18′44″N 10°47′23″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Nyborg |
| Founded | Early 1200s |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 17,900 |
| • Urban density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| • Gender | 8,605 males and 9,295 females |
| Demonym | Nyborgenser |
| Postal code | 5800 |
| Website | Nyborg.dk |
The city was founded in the 1200s, built up around Nyborg Castle. The castle holds a central place in Nyborg geographically, historically and culturally.
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