Favrskov Municipality: Hinnerup, Hadsten, Hammel
- 📍 Location: Central Denmark Region,
East Jutland - 👥 Population (municipality): 49,773 (Jan 1, 2026)
- 🏙️ Main towns: Hinnerup, Hadsten, Hammel
- 🏛️ Founded: Hinnerup recorded in (Hindthorp); railway town from 1862
- 📏 Area: 540.3 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: Hinnerup: 30 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Danish krone (DKK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
❓ How many people live in Favrskov Municipality?
49,773 inhabitants as of 1 January 2026. Five years earlier, on 1 January 2021, the figure was 48,381, a change of +2.9% (Statistics Denmark, FOLK1A).
❓ Which region is Favrskov Municipality in?
Central Denmark Region, East Jutland. The administrative centre of the region is Viborg.
❓ What are the largest towns in Favrskov Municipality?
The largest towns are Hinnerup (8,628 inhabitants), Hadsten (8,551 inhabitants), Hammel (7,373 inhabitants) (Statistics Denmark, BY3, 1 January 2026).
❓ How many businesses are there in Favrskov Municipality?
3,509 active enterprises in 2024 (Statistics Denmark, GF12, by CVR address), including 71 in hotels and restaurants and 356 in trade.
❓ How large is the area of Favrskov Municipality?
540.3 km² (Statistics Denmark, ARE207, 1 January 2026), about 92 inhabitants per km².
❓ What share of residents live in towns?
About 81% live in towns and villages with at least 200 inhabitants (40,541 people), the rest in rural areas (Statistics Denmark, BY3, 1 January 2026).