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Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a city-proper population of 671,714 and an urban population of 1.4 million. Settled as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century, it became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century, following Bishop Absalon's 1167 fortress on Slotsholmen.
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PopulationCity proper population as of 1 January 2026, from Copenhagen's own Wikipedia infobox; urban population is given separately as 1.4 million. Area (sq km) Founding Year1167 is when Bishop Absalon built his fortress on Slotsholmen, the single clean "Established" date the infobox gives; the site was already a Viking-era fishing village by the 10th century, which this key does not attempt to capture. Population Estimate Year Cross-Tradition Connections
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Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark.
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671,714 (1 January 2026)
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90.01 km2 (34.75 sq mi)
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55°40′34″N 12°34′06″E
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Established 1167
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Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a city proper population of 671,714, and urban population of 1.4 million.
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Settled as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century.
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Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a city proper population of 671,714, and urban population of 1.4 million.
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