What Are People From Copenhagen Called?

Name: Copenhagen
Address: Northern Europe, Denmark

Northern Europe, Denmark

Denmark

People from Copenhagen are called:

People from Copenhagen are called Copenhagener.

Demonym:

Copenhagener

Pronunciation:

/ˌkoʊpənˈheɪɡənər/

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About Copenhagen

Capital and largest city of Denmark.
Major cultural and economic center of Scandinavia.
Known for bicycle culture, design, and high quality of life.
Home to the Little Mermaid statue and Tivoli Gardens.

Quick Facts

Population:: 660,193 (2024 est.)
Country:: Denmark
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Old Norse 'Kaupmannahöfn', meaning 'merchants' harbor'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Stockholm

521 km northeast

People are called:

Stockholmer

Berlin

354 km south

People are called:

Berliner

Amsterdam

621 km southwest

People are called:

Amsterdammer

Quick Facts

Population:: 660,193 (2024 est.)
Country:: Denmark
Region:: Northern Europe

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