Otterup (Danish pronunciation: [ˈʌtəʁɔp]) is a town in central Denmark, located in Nordfyn municipality on the island of Funen with a population of 5,258 (1 January 2023).[1] Between 1889 and 1994 the Schultz & Larsen rifle factory was working from this small town.
Otterup | |
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Town | |
Otterup Location in Denmark Otterup Otterup (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
Coordinates: 55°30′55″N 10°23′55″E / 55.51528°N 10.39861°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Nordfyn |
Area | |
• Urban | 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
Population (2023)[1] | |
• Urban | 5,258 |
• Urban density | 1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
• Gender [2] | 2,493 males and 2,765 females |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | DK-5450 Otterup |