Horsens
Horsens | |
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Street in the old town | |
| Coordinates: 55°51′30″N 09°51′00″E / 55.85833°N 9.85000°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Mid Jutland (Midtjylland) |
| Municipality | Horsens |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 29.8 km2 (11.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2025) | |
| • Urban | 64,418 |
| • Urban density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| • Gender | 32,312 males and 32,106 females |
| Demonym | Horsensianer |
| Postal code | DK-8700 Horsens |
| Area code | (+45) 7 |
| Website | www |
Horsens (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhɒːsn̩s]) is a city on the east coast of the Jutland region of Denmark. It is the seat of the Horsens municipality. The city's population is 64,418 (1 January 2025) and the municipality's population is 97,921 (as of 1 January 2025), making it the 7th largest city in Denmark.
Horsens is best known for its culture and entertainment events. Horsens New Theatre is a cultural centre which holds over 200 events annually. It has managed to draw major names such as Madonna, One Direction, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones.