Kolding
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Kolding (Danish pronunciation: [ˈkʰʌle̝ŋ]) is a Danish seaport located at the head of Kolding Fjord in the Region of Southern Denmark. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre, and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding. The manufacturing of machinery and textiles and livestock export are other economically significant activities.
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Kolding | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 55°29′30″N 9°30′0″E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) |
Municipality | Kolding |
First documented | 1231[1] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Knud Erik Langhoff |
Area | |
• Urban | 38.3 km2 (14.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Population (2023)[2] | |
• Urban | 62,338 |
• Urban density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
• Gender [3] | 30,826 males and 31,512 females |
Demonym(s) | Koldingenser, Koldinger |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6000 |
Area code | (+45) 7 |
Website | www |
With a population of 94,528 (1 January 2023), the Kolding municipality is the eleventh most populous in Denmark. The city itself has a population of 62,338 (1 January 2023)[2] and is the eighth largest city in Denmark.
The city is part of the Triangle Region, which includes the neighbouring cities of Fredericia and Vejle.