Copenhagen Municipality

Copenhagen Municipality is the administrative jurisdiction covering parts of Zealand and Amager islands, divided into ten districts with varying residential patterns and urban density. The city government operates through multiple departments that provide services to more than 600,000 residents.

This jurisdiction developed from medieval settlement into Denmark's capital and administrative center over many centuries. The city reached its current territorial structure after absorbing neighboring areas in early twentieth century, fundamentally reshaping its administrative boundaries.

City Hall at Rådhuspladsen serves as the symbolic heart where citizens gather and decisions affecting the city are made visible to the public. The square itself functions as a central meeting place that shapes how residents experience civic life.

The municipality is well-connected by public transportation linking all ten districts, making it easy to move between different neighborhoods and city areas. Most administrative services are centrally located or easily accessible, though some specialized offices are spread across different parts of the city.

Assistens Cemetery operates as both burial ground and public park where residents walk and encounter the city's history through tombstones. This dual function across several city cemeteries reveals how locals integrate historical reflection into everyday life.

Location: Capital Region of Denmark

Capital city: Copenhagen

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Herlev Municipality, Gladsaxe Municipality, Gentofte Municipality, Tårnby Municipality, Hvidovre Municipality, Rødovre Municipality, Frederiksberg Municipality, Malmö Municipality, Kävlinge Municipality

Website: http://kk.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.67528,12.57028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22