Funen County
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| Fyns Amt | |
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| County seat County seat A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States.... |
Odense Odense The city of Odense is the third largest city in Denmark.Odense City has a population of 167,615 and is the main city of the island of Funen... |
| Area | 3,486 km² |
| Inhabitants | 478,347 (2006) |
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Fyns Amt (Funen County) is a former county
County
A county is a jurisdiction of local government in certain modern nations. Historically in mainland Europe, the original French term, comté, and its equivalents in other languages denoted a jurisdiction under the sovereignty of a count A county is a jurisdiction of local government in certain...
(Danish, amt
Amt (subnational entity)
Amt is a type of administrative division governing a group of municipalities, today only found in Germany, but formerly also common in northern European countries. Its size and functions differ by country and the term is roughly equivalent to a U.S...
) in central Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, comprising the island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
s of Funen
Funen
Funen , with a size of 2,984 km² , is the third-largest island of Denmark following Zealand and Vendsyssel-Thy, and the 163rd largest island of the world. Funen is located in the central part of the country and has a population of 454,358 inhabitants . The main city is Odense, connected to the...
, Langeland
Langeland
Langeland is a Danish island located between the Great Belt and Bay of Kiel. The island measures 285 km² and, as of 1 January 2010, has a population of 13,277. The island produces grain and is known as a recreational area. A bridge connects it to Tåsinge via Siø - a small island with a...
, Tåsinge
Tåsinge
Tåsinge is a Danish island south of Funen, at Svendborg. The island covers an area of 70 km² and has 6,111 inhabitants.Tåsinge was once called Thorsinge or Thorsenge, which in the Danish means "Thor's Bed" or "Thor's Meadow"...
, Ærø
Ærø
Ærø is one of the Danish Baltic Sea islands, and part of Region of Southern Denmark. The western portion of the island was the municipality of Ærøskøbing; the eastern portion of the island was the municipality of Marstal...
, and approximately 90 other islands, of which only 25 are inhabited. The county was formed on 1 April 1970, comprising the former counties of Odense
Odense County
Odense County is a former province in Denmark, located on the northern half of the island of Funen in central Denmark. Odense County was established in 1806 and abolished in 1970 when it merged with Svendborg County forming the new Funen County....
and Svendborg
Svendborg County
Svendborg County is a former province in Denmark, located on the southern half of the island of Funen in central Denmark. Svendborg County was established in 1793 and abolished in 1970 when it merged with Odense County forming the new Funen County....
. The county was abolished from 1 January 2007, when it merged into Region Syddanmark
Region Syddanmark
Region of Southern Denmark is an administrative region of Denmark established on 1 January 2007 as part of the 2007 Danish Municipal Reform, which replaced the traditional counties with five larger regions. At the same time, smaller municipalities were merged into larger units, cutting the number...
(i.e. Region South Denmark).
The county employed around 20,000 people working in more than 160 institutions located all over Funen.
Insignia
Funen County's coat of armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
showed three connected gold hop
Hop (plant)
Humulus, Hop, is a small genus of flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The female flowers of H. lupulus are known as hops, and are used as a culinary flavoring and stabilizer, especially in the brewing of beer...
leaves on a field of red, representing three former counties of Odense, Svendborg and Assens. The choice of hop leaves comes from Funen native Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling."...
's song "I Danmark er jeg født" ("In Denmark I was born"), where he refers to Funen as "Æblegård og humlehave" (Apple farm and hop garden).
For common daily usage, a more modern and IT
Information technology
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-friendly version was used. In this version, the background was green and the hop leaves white and much less detailed. Alternate versions had a red or, on occasion, a black background.
The coat of arms was registered in 1976.
List of County Mayors
| From | To | County Mayor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April 1970 | 1974 | Edvard Rasmussen (Social Liberal Det Radikale Venstre The Danish Social Liberal Party is a social liberal political party in Denmark. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-Origin:... ) |
| 1974 | 1993 | Jens Peter Fisker (Social Democrat Social Democrats (Denmark) The Social Democrats , is a Danish political party committed to the political ideology of social democracy. It is the major coalition partner in Denmark's government since the 2011 parliamentary election, and party leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt is the current Prime Minister of Denmark... ) |
| 1993 | 2001 | Karen Nøhr (Social Liberal Det Radikale Venstre The Danish Social Liberal Party is a social liberal political party in Denmark. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-Origin:... ) |
| 2001 | 2005 | Jan Boye Jan Boye Jan Boye was a Danish politician, representing the Conservative Party. From 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2009, he was mayor of Odense, Denmark's third largest city. He served as County Mayor of Funen County from 2001-05... (Conservative Conservative People's Party (Denmark) The Conservative People's Party , also known as Conservatives is a Danish political party.-History:The party was founded 1915 based mostly on its predecessor, Højre , but also on the Free Conservatives and a moderate faction of Venstre , the liberals.The party has participated in several coalition... ) |
| 2 January 2006 | 31 December 2006 | Poul Weber Poul Weber Poul Weber is a Danish politician, representing the Liberal party Venstre. He served as the last County Mayor of Funen County. Effective January 1, 2007, Funen forms part of Region Syddanmark.... (Venstre Venstre (Denmark) VenstreThe party name is officially not translated into any other language, but is in English often referred to as the Liberal Party. Similar rules apply for the name of the party's youth wing Venstres Ungdom. , full name Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti , is the largest political party in Denmark... ) |
Municipalities (1970-2006)
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Otterup municipality ]Until 1 January 2007 Otterup municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the north coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality included the island of Vigelsø, and covered an area of 169 km². It had a total population of 10,973... Ringe municipality Until January 1, 2007 Ringe municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 154 km², and had a total population of 17,177 . Its last mayor was Bo Andersen, a member of Venstre... Rudkøbing municipality Until January 1, 2007 Rudkøbing municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Langeland in south-central Denmark. The municipality included the islands of Strynø and Strynø Kalv, and covered an area of 63 km². It had a total population of 6,676... Ryslinge municipality Until January 1, 2007 Ryslinge municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 82 km², and had a total population of 6,924 . Its last mayor was Gunnar Landtved, a member of the Venstre political party... Svendborg municipality Svendborg municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the southeast coast of the island of Funen, as well as on the islands of Drejø, Hjortø, Skarø, Thurø, and Tåsinge off Funen's southeastern shores in south-central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 418 km², and has... Sydlangeland municipality Until January 1, 2007 Sydlangeland municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Langeland in south-central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 121 km², and had a total population of 4,288 . Its last mayor was Knud Gerther... Søndersø municipality Until January 1, 2007 Søndersø municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 181 km², and had a total population of 11,234 . Its last mayor was Erik Hansen, a member of the Social Democrats political party... Tommerup municipality Until January 1, 2007 Tommerup municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 7,865... Tranekær municipality Until January 1, 2007 Tranekær municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Langeland in south-central Denmark. The municipality included the islands of Siø, and covered an area of 107 km². It had a total population of 3,467... Ullerslev municipality Until January 1, 2007 Ullerslev municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County, on the east coast of the island of Funen, in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 54 km², and had a total population of 5,151... Vissenbjerg municipality Until January 1, 2007 Vissenbjerg municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 47 km², and had a total population of 6,096... Ørbæk municipality Until January 1, 2007 Ørbæk municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the east coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 138 km², and had a total population of 6,886 . Its last mayor was Kaj Refslund, a member of the Venstre ... Ærø municipality Ærø Municipality is a municipality occupying the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. The municipality belongs to Region of Southern Denmark.... (formed 1 January 2006, a merger between Marstal Marstal municipality Marstal municipality, is a former municipality in Funen County on the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. Since January 1, 2006, it has been part of Ærø municipality. Its territory included the islands of Birkholm and Halmø, and covered an area of 17 km². In 2005, it had a total population of... and Ærøskøbing Ærøskøbing municipality Ærøskøbing Municipality is a former municipality in Funen County on the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. Since January 1, 2006, it has been a part of Ærø Municipality The municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 3,731... ) Årslev municipality Årslev municipality is a former municipality in the island of Funen in central Denmark. It merged into Faaborg-Midtfyn municipality on January 1, 2007. The former municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 9,365... Aarup Municipality Before the Kommunalreformen , Aarup municipality was a municipality in Fyns Amt on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 81 km², and had a total population of 5,480... |
Municipal reform in 2006/2007
On 1 January 2007, The Danish Municipal Reform replaced the traditional counties with five new regions and cut the number of municipalities to 98. Funen county is included in the new Region SyddanmarkRegion Syddanmark
Region of Southern Denmark is an administrative region of Denmark established on 1 January 2007 as part of the 2007 Danish Municipal Reform, which replaced the traditional counties with five larger regions. At the same time, smaller municipalities were merged into larger units, cutting the number...
(Region South Denmark). The 32 municipalities within Funen County were reduced to 10.
- Assens municipalityAssens municipalityAssens Municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the west coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 513 km² and a total population of 42,054...
http://www.assens.dk/ - AarupAarup MunicipalityBefore the Kommunalreformen , Aarup municipality was a municipality in Fyns Amt on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 81 km², and had a total population of 5,480...
, AssensAssens municipalityAssens Municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the west coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 513 km² and a total population of 42,054...
, GlamsbjergGlamsbjerg municipalityUntil January 1, 2007, Glamsbjerg municipality was a municipality in Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 91 km², and had a total population of 5,909 . Its last mayor was Ankjær Stenskrog, a member of the Venstre political party...
, HaarbyHaarby municipalityUntil 1 January 2007, Haarby municipality or Hårby municipality was a municipality in Funen County on the southwest coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. To the south is Helnæs Bay . The municipality covered an area of 80 km², and had a total population of 5,037...
, TommerupTommerup municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Tommerup municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 7,865...
, VissenbjergVissenbjerg municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Vissenbjerg municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 47 km², and had a total population of 6,096...
, and AarupAarup MunicipalityBefore the Kommunalreformen , Aarup municipality was a municipality in Fyns Amt on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 81 km², and had a total population of 5,480... - Faaborg-Midtfyn municipalityFaaborg-Midtfyn municipalityFaaborg-Midtfyn or Fåborg-Midtfyn is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark. It covers an area of 638 km² and a total population of 51,950 ....
http://www.faaborg-midtfyn.dk/ - ÅrslevÅrslev municipalityÅrslev municipality is a former municipality in the island of Funen in central Denmark. It merged into Faaborg-Midtfyn municipality on January 1, 2007. The former municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 9,365...
, BrobyBroby municipalityUntil January 1, 2007, Broby municipality was a municipality in Funen County in central Denmark . The municipality covered an area of 100 km², and had a total population of 6,353 . Its last mayor was Erling Bonnesen, a member of the Venstre political party...
, FaaborgFaaborg municipalityUntil January 1, 2007, Faaborg municipality or Fåborg municipality was a municipality in Funen County on the southwestern coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality included the islands of Lyø, Bjørnø, Avernakø, and Svelmø, and covered an area of 227 km². It had a...
, RingeRinge municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Ringe municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 154 km², and had a total population of 17,177 . Its last mayor was Bo Andersen, a member of Venstre...
, and RyslingeRyslinge municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Ryslinge municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 82 km², and had a total population of 6,924 . Its last mayor was Gunnar Landtved, a member of the Venstre political party... - Kerteminde municipalityKerteminde municipalityKerteminde Municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the northeast coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality includes the island of Romsø, and it covers an area of 203 km². It has a total population of 23,630...
http://www.munkebo.dk/Ny-Kerteminde/ - KertemindeKerteminde municipalityKerteminde Municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the northeast coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality includes the island of Romsø, and it covers an area of 203 km². It has a total population of 23,630...
, LangeskovLangeskov municipalityUntil January 1, 2007, Langeskov municipality was a municipality in Funen County near the northeast coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 43 km², and had a total population of 6,365...
, and MunkeboMunkebo municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Munkebo municipality was a municipality in former Funen County on the northeast coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 19 km², and had a total population of 5,720... - Langeland municipalityLangeland municipalityLangeland municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark consisting of the island of Langeland. It covers an area of 290 km² and a total population of 13,741 ....
http://www.langelandkommune.dk/ - RudkøbingRudkøbing municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Rudkøbing municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Langeland in south-central Denmark. The municipality included the islands of Strynø and Strynø Kalv, and covered an area of 63 km². It had a total population of 6,676...
, SydlangelandSydlangeland municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Sydlangeland municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Langeland in south-central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 121 km², and had a total population of 4,288 . Its last mayor was Knud Gerther...
, and TranekærTranekær municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Tranekær municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Langeland in south-central Denmark. The municipality included the islands of Siø, and covered an area of 107 km². It had a total population of 3,467... - Middelfart municipalityMiddelfart municipalityMiddelfart municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the west coast of the island of Funen in southern Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 297 km². It has a total population of 37,274 . Its mayor is Steen Dahlstrøm, a member of the Social Democrats political party...
http://www.middelfart.dk/ - EjbyEjby municipalityUntil 1 January 2007, Ejby municipality was a municipality in Funen County on the north and west coasts of the island of Funen in southern Denmark. The municipality included the island of Brandsø, covered an area of 163 km², and had a total population of 10,046 . Its last mayor was Claus...
, MiddelfartMiddelfart municipalityMiddelfart municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the west coast of the island of Funen in southern Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 297 km². It has a total population of 37,274 . Its mayor is Steen Dahlstrøm, a member of the Social Democrats political party...
, and Nørre AabyNørre Aaby municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Nørre Aaby municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the north and west coasts of the island of Funen in southern Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 65 km², and had a total population of 5,626 . Its last mayor was Hanne Christensen, a... - Odense municipalityOdense MunicipalityOdense Municipality, is a Danish municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of , and has a total population of 190,245...
http://www.odense.dk/ (unchanged by the reform) - Nordfyn municipalityNordfyn municipality]Nordfyn is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark in Denmark. It covers an area of and a total population of 29,651 ....
http://www.nordfynskommune.dk/ - BogenseBogense municipality]Until January 1, 2007, Bogense municipality was a municipality in Funen County on the north coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality included a number of small islands in the Kattegat off its northwest coast, and covered an area of 102 km². It had a total...
, OtterupOtterup municipality]Until 1 January 2007 Otterup municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the north coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality included the island of Vigelsø, and covered an area of 169 km². It had a total population of 10,973...
, and SøndersøSøndersø municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Søndersø municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 181 km², and had a total population of 11,234 . Its last mayor was Erik Hansen, a member of the Social Democrats political party... - Nyborg municipalityNyborg municipalityNyborg municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the east coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality, including the island of Sprogø, covers an area of 278 km², and has a total population of 31,607 . Its mayor is Jørn Terndrup, a member of the...
http://kommunesite.inforce.dk/sw855.asp - NyborgNyborg municipalityNyborg municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the east coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality, including the island of Sprogø, covers an area of 278 km², and has a total population of 31,607 . Its mayor is Jørn Terndrup, a member of the...
, UllerslevUllerslev municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Ullerslev municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County, on the east coast of the island of Funen, in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 54 km², and had a total population of 5,151...
, and ØrbækØrbæk municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Ørbæk municipality was a municipality in the former Funen County on the east coast of the island of Funen in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 138 km², and had a total population of 6,886 . Its last mayor was Kaj Refslund, a member of the Venstre ... - Svendborg municipalitySvendborg municipalitySvendborg municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the southeast coast of the island of Funen, as well as on the islands of Drejø, Hjortø, Skarø, Thurø, and Tåsinge off Funen's southeastern shores in south-central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 418 km², and has...
http://www.svendborg.dk/ - EgebjergEgebjerg municipalityUntil January 1, 2007, Egebjerg municipality was a municipality in Funen County on the south coast of the island of Funen in south-central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 124 km², and had a total population of 8,792 . The last mayor of the municipality was Mogens Johansen...
, GudmeGudme municipalityUntil January 1, 2007 Gudme municipality was a municipality in Funen County in central Denmark. The municipality covered an area of 120 km², and had a total population of 6,407 . Its last mayor was Lars Erik Hornemann, a member of the Venstre political party...
, and SvendborgSvendborg municipalitySvendborg municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the southeast coast of the island of Funen, as well as on the islands of Drejø, Hjortø, Skarø, Thurø, and Tåsinge off Funen's southeastern shores in south-central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 418 km², and has... - Ærø municipalityÆrø municipalityÆrø Municipality is a municipality occupying the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. The municipality belongs to Region of Southern Denmark....
http://www.arrekommune.dk/ (formed 1 January 2006, a merger between MarstalMarstal municipalityMarstal municipality, is a former municipality in Funen County on the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. Since January 1, 2006, it has been part of Ærø municipality. Its territory included the islands of Birkholm and Halmø, and covered an area of 17 km². In 2005, it had a total population of...
and ÆrøskøbingÆrøskøbing municipalityÆrøskøbing Municipality is a former municipality in Funen County on the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. Since January 1, 2006, it has been a part of Ærø Municipality The municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 3,731...
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Important former municipalities
- Marstal municipalityMarstal municipalityMarstal municipality, is a former municipality in Funen County on the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. Since January 1, 2006, it has been part of Ærø municipality. Its territory included the islands of Birkholm and Halmø, and covered an area of 17 km². In 2005, it had a total population of...
(1970-2005) - Ærøskøbing municipalityÆrøskøbing municipalityÆrøskøbing Municipality is a former municipality in Funen County on the island of Ærø in southern Denmark. Since January 1, 2006, it has been a part of Ærø Municipality The municipality covered an area of 74 km², and had a total population of 3,731...
(1970-2005)