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Nakskov is a market town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. The town has a population of 12,200 (1 January 2025) and is the largest town on the island of Lolland. It is located in Lolland municipality in Region Sjælland.

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Place details

Locality
Nakskov
Region
Region Sjælland
Country
Danmark
Population
12,495
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen

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Key facts

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Nakskov
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Town
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Nakskov - vue mod Søndergade.JPG
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Nakskov town centre
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Nakskovs segl.jpg
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Coat of arms of Nakskov.svg
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Denmark Lolland#Denmark Region Zealand#Denmark
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bottom
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Location on Lolland
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Denmark
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Zealand (Sjælland)
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Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Lolland
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Metric
Settlement.area_urban_km2
8.71
Settlement.population_as_of
2025

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Wikidata facts

Population
13886
Image
Nakskov - udsigten fra havnen.jpg
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Nakskov
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11 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Economy
  • Nakskov municipality
  • Transport
  • Attractions
  • Notable people
  • Sport
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
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Nakskov is a market town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. The town has a population of 12,200 (1 January 2025) and is the largest town on the island of Lolland. It is located in Lolland municipality in Region Sjælland.

Nakskov is situated on the western coast of the island of Lolland, one of the agriculturally richest of the Danish islands. It lies adjacent to the inner part of the Nakskov Fjord, an inlet from the Langeland Belt (Langelandsbælt) that runs between the islands of Lolland and Langeland. Nakskov Fjord is a wildlife reserve, known for its bird life. Nakskov is one of the most environmentally conscious and cleanest towns of Denmark. Technological and environmental enterprises have replaced the earlier heavy industries, and in recent years, local government has restored the town.

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