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Bogense | |
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Town | |
Location in the Region of Southern Denmark | |
Coordinates: 55°34′N 10°06′E / 55.567°N 10.100°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Nordfyn Municipality |
Area | |
• Urban | 2.51 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
Population (2024) | |
• Urban | 4,060 |
• Urban density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
• Gender[1] | 1,853 males and 2,207 females |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | DK-5400 Bogense |
Bogense (Danish: [ˈpoːwn̩sə]) is a town in central Denmark, located on Funen in Nordfyn municipality, Region of Southern Denmark. The town has a population of 4,060 (1 January 2024).[2] With its half-timbered houses, narrow streets and large marina, it is a popular tourist spot in the summer.[3] The town is connected to Odense and Middelfart via buses operated by Fynbus.
The town was the seat of Bogense Municipality until the 2007 Municipal Reform, when Bogense merged into the new Nordfyn Municipality. Though it is not the largest town, Bogense became the seat of the new municipality.