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Faxe, Denmark

Zealand · Denmark

Faxe is a small town in Zealand, Denmark with a population of 4,246. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,246 Population 19/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Faxe

Faxe

Faxe or Fakse is a town on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. It is located in Faxe Municipality in Region Zealand. The town is most known for the Faxe Brewery, Royal Unibrew, a relatively large brewery producing a range of beer and soft drinks, soda, energy drinks, Faxe Kondi and many more. On the edge of town lies a big limestone quarry (1 km2), Faxe Quarry owned by Faxe Kalk. A Haribo Licorice factory was also founded in Faxe in 1935.

People

Population4,246
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population4,246
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates55.2556°, 12.1193°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceZealand
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)

About Faxe

Faxe is a small town in Denmark (Zealand) with a population of 4,246. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Faxe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Denmark avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area218.0 sq mi (564.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates55.2556°N, 12.1193°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 16, 2005.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 142 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 114 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 109 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 116 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 141 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 120 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 108 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 91 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 74 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Faxe has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Faxe

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VUC Storstrøm Faxe - - - -
Rolloskolen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Faxe

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
POP FM DK 2000s, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
DR P2 (AAC) - AAC 324 kbps
DR P2 classical MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 danmarks radio, dr MP3 128 kbps
nordic lodge copenhagen - MP3 128 kbps
POP FM 80er 1980s, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Soft - Københavns NR - Bispebjerg LR - Bella Chr - MP3 128 kbps
World Music Radio - MP3 160 kbps
DR P5 Trekanten - MP3 128 kbps
Danmarks Radio P3 classical music, intelligent MP3 128 kbps
Partyfm - MP3 128 kbps
DR 6 Beat - MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 Midt/Vest - MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 Syd - AAC 324 kbps
902 FM - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Boost - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Midtsjælland - MP3
UMLANDO Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio FLR pop music AAC 192 kbps
X FM K - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fasanen Frederiksberg - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Panini club, community radio MP3 192 kbps
DR P5 Fyn - MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 Esbjerg - MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 Østjylland - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Koge - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Østsjælland Rollo - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Rollo - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Faxe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Danmarks Borgcenter
Dansk Brandværnshistorisk Museum
Empiregården
Geomuseum Faxe
Grundtvigs Mindestuer
Haslev Museum
Køge Museum
Landbomuseet Lundekrog
MAPS - Museum of Art in Public Spaces
Nyord Lodseri
Politihistorisk Samling
Vikingeborgen Borgring
Zealand Antiquie Tractor Club

Libraries in Faxe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotek og Borgerservice Haslev0.0
Borup Bibliotek0.0
Hårlev Bibliotek0.0
Køge Bibliotek0.0
Køge Byhistoriske Arkiv0.0
Præstø Bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Faxe

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Century
Faxe Pizzeria Restaurant

Cafes in Faxe

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spisestedet Faxe

Cinemas in Faxe

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kanten

Clinics in Faxe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Faxe Sundhedscenter

Train Stations in Faxe

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Faxe Syd

Bus Stations in Faxe

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Faxe Bystation

Gas Stations in Faxe

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Go'on
OK

Banks in Faxe

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparekassen Sjælland-Fyn

Breweries in Faxe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mad Molly

Stadiums & Teams in Faxe

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Faxe

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
CopenHill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Faxe

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Copenhagen Kastrup AirportCPHLarge Airport
Copenhagen Roskilde AirportRKEMedium Airport
Lolland Falster Maribo AirportMRWMedium Airport
Annisse flyveplads-Small Airport
Avedøre Airfield-Small Airport
Aversi Airfield-Small Airport
Frederikssund Nord Glider Field-Small Airport
Frederikssund Syd Flyveplads-Small Airport
Freerslev-Small Airport
Gørløse Glider Field-Small Airport
Grønholt Hillerød Airfield-Small Airport
Holbæk (Ny Hagested) Airfield-Small Airport
Kongsted Gliderfield-Small Airport
Kostervig Mon Airfield-Small Airport
Næstved Airfield-Small Airport
Orupgård Airfield-Small Airport
Ringsted Airfield-Small Airport
Slaglille Airfield-Small Airport
Sølager Airfiield-Small Airport
Tølløse Flying Club Glider Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Faxe

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sclerosehospitalet Haslev

Churches & Religious Organizations in Faxe

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Faxe Kirke
Faxe Syvendedags Adventistkirke
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WItnesses
Øster Egede Kirke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)

🇩🇰 About Denmark

Capital Copenhagen
Population 5,797,446
Area 43,094 km²
GDP (USD) $404,651,706,118
GDP per capita $68,044
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 98.8%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Danish
Calling code +45
TLD .dk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Denmark

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nytårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday 2. Påskedag
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi Himmelfartsdag
May 15 Bank closing day Banklukkedag
May 24 Pentecost Pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday 2. Pinsedag
Jun 5 Constitution Day Grundlovsdag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Juleaftensdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juledag / 1. juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. juledag
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nytårsaftensdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Faxe

What is the population of Faxe?

Faxe has a population of 4,246 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 218.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Faxe?

Faxe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

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