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Køge, Denmark
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Køge is a mid-size city in Zealand, Denmark with a population of 38,304. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Køge
Køge is a Danish seaport on the coast of Køge Bugt 39 km southwest of Copenhagen. It is the principal town and seat of Køge Municipality, Region Zealand, Denmark. In 2025, the urban area had a population of 38,506.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,304 |
| Population Density | 388 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.4580°, 12.1821° |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| State / Province | Zealand |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
About Køge
Køge is a mid-size city in Denmark (Zealand) with a population of 38,304. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.
Climate in Køge
Køge has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below Denmark avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 98.6 sq mi (255.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4580°N, 12.1821°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 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) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Køge has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Køge
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellemarkskolens SFO og Klub | - | - | - | - |
| Søndre Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Asgård Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Herfølge Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Køge Private Realskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Nicolai Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Nicolai skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hastrup skolen | - | - | - | - |
| Ellemarkskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Køge Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Køge
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POP FM DK | 2000s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P2 (AAC) | - | AAC 324 kbps | |
| Danmarks Radio p2 | - | MP3 128 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 | |
| Partyfm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Danmarks Radio P3 | classical music, intelligent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 902 FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DR 6 Beat | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Trekanten | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Midt/Vest | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Syd | - | AAC 324 kbps | |
| Radio Boost | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retro Millennium | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Odsherred | - | MP3 | |
| UMLANDO Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Midtsjælland | - | MP3 | |
| 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 Køge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arken | ||||
| Artillery Magazine | ||||
| Artillery Magazine | ||||
| Byhistorisk Hus | ||||
| Byhistorisk Samling | ||||
| Datamuseum.dk | ||||
| Gammel Kongsgaard | ||||
| Geomuseum Faxe | ||||
| Greve Museum | ||||
| Håndværksmuseet | ||||
| Haslev Museum | ||||
| Køge Museum | ||||
| Koldkrigsmuseum Stevnsfort | ||||
| Kroppedal Museum | ||||
| Kroppedal Museum | ||||
| Landbomuseet Lundekrog | ||||
| Lejre Museum | ||||
| Lützhøfts Købmandsgård | ||||
| MAPS - Museum of Art in Public Spaces | ||||
| Middelalderlandsbyen | ||||
| Mosede Fort | ||||
| Museet for Samtidskunst | ||||
| Museumsøen | ||||
| Politihistorisk Samling | ||||
| Rockmuseet | ||||
| Roskilde Museum | ||||
| Sagnlandet Lejre | ||||
| Skibsmotormuseum | ||||
| Slagtermuseet i Roskilde | ||||
| Stevns Folklore Forening | ||||
| Stevns Klint Experience | ||||
| Thorsbro Vandværk Museum | ||||
| Toftekærgård Lokalhistorisk Samling | ||||
| Viking Ship Museum | ||||
| Vikingeborgen Borgring | ||||
| Vikingelandsbyen | ||||
| Vridsløselille Fængsel | ||||
| Zealand Antiquie Tractor Club |
Libraries in Køge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ågerup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotek og Borgerservice Haslev | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotek og Medborgercenter Hedemarken | 0.0 | |||||
| Borup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Brøndbyvester Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Byhistorisk Samling og Arkiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Gadstrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Glostrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Greve Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hårlev Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Havdrup Bibliotekspunkt | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedehusene Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hovedbiblioteket Albertslund | 0.0 | |||||
| Ishøj Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Karlslunde Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Køge Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Køge Byhistoriske Arkiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Kulturhuset Brønden | 0.0 | |||||
| Roskilde Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Roskilde Universitetsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Solrød Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Taastrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tune Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vallensbæk Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Køge
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Køge
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Køge
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Køge
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Køge
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Køge
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Køge
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Køge
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Køge
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Køge
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Køge
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Køge
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Køge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alefarm Brewing | ||||
| Bryggeriet Skands | ||||
| Fantombryg | ||||
| Herslev Bryghus og Gårdbutik | ||||
| Himmelev Bryghus | ||||
| Hornbeer | ||||
| Lokalbryggeriet | ||||
| Mad Molly | ||||
| Musicon Microbryggeri | ||||
| Slowburn Brewing Co-op Taproom |
Stadiums & Teams in Køge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Tømrermester Jim Jessens Park |
Ski Resorts Near Køge
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CopenHill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Køge
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | CPH | Large Airport |
| Copenhagen Roskilde Airport | RKE | Medium 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 |
| Gilleleje Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gørløse Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grønholt Hillerød Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hesselø Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Höganäs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holbæk (Ny Hagested) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kongsted Gliderfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kostervig Mon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landskrona Enoch Thulins 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 |
| Väster Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Køge
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bodil Eskesen Centret | ||
| Genoptræningscenter Espens Vænge | ||
| Sclerosehospitalet Haslev |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Køge
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Boholte Kirke | |
| Herfølge Kirke | |
| Lellinge Kirke | |
| Ølby Kirke | |
| Sankt Hans Kirke | |
| Sankt Nicolai Kirke |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Denmark
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Køge
What is the population of Køge?
Køge has a population of 38,304 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 98.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Køge?
Køge 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 23.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.