Nordby, Fanø
Nordby is a Danish town, seat of the Fanø Municipality, in the Region of Southern Denmark. The population was 2,738 as of 1 January 2023.[1]
Nordby | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Nordby Waterfront | |
  Nordby Location in Denmark .svg.png.webp) Nordby Nordby (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
| Coordinates: 55°26′0″N 8°24′0″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) |
| Municipality | Fanø |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Frank Jensen |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 2,738 |
| • Urban density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6720 Fanø |
Geography
Nordby is located on the island of Fanø (part of the Danish Wadden Sea Islands), by the North Sea and not too far from the city of Esbjerg.
It is by far the largest town on Fanø. Nordby also have the only ferry from Fanø to the danish mainland, with a 12 minute ferry to nearby Esbjerg. Many inhabitants in Nordby therefore work in Esbjerg and take the frequent ferry to get to and from work.
Religion
Nordby Church was built in 1786 and has historically been the church for the people of the sea from Fanø and a protestant church. Typical for island churches in the North Sea, including both churches on Fanø, Nordby Church does not have a large tower. Inside the church, numerous ship models hang to represent the island's maritime history.
References
- BY3: Population 1st January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
