Langeskov
Template:For Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox settlement Langeskov is a town in central Denmark, with a population of 4,363 (1 January 2024),<ref name="BY3">BY3: population 1. January by rural and urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark</ref> located in Kerteminde Municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen.
The town of Langeskov is primarily located in Rønninge parish and was established following the construction of the railway line between Odense and Nyborg in the 19th century. The town has grown rapidly and its northern part now crosses the old parish border and extends into the parish of Birkende. Until 1 January 2007, it was the seat of the municipal council of the now former Langeskov Municipality.
Langeskov is served by Langeskov railway station on the railway line across Funen.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The station re-opened in 2015 after being closed in 1977.
Langeskov has a model of Preikestolen to commemorate its norwegian twin town of Forsand.
Demographics
[edit]| Year | population <ref>EF44: population 1 January, by urban areas database from Statistics Denmark</ref> |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,809 |
| 2007 | 3,893 |
| 2008 | 3,972 |
| 2009 | 4,065 |
| 2010 | 4,003 |
| 2011 | 4,023 |
| 2012 | 3,972 |
Notable people
[edit]- Lars Arendt-Nielsen (born 1958 in Langeskov) a professor at Aalborg University, specialising in translational pain research
- Mathias Greve (born 1995 in Langeskov) a Danish footballer, 137 caps with Odense Boldklub