North_Jutland_County

North Jutland County

North Jutland County

Former county of Denmark (1970–2006)

For the current administrative region in North Jutland, see North Denmark Region.

North Jutland County (Danish: Nordjyllands Amt) is a former county (Danish: amt) in northern Denmark. It was located on the eastern half of Vendsyssel-Thy and the northernmost part of the Jutland peninsula. It was the largest county in Denmark, but with a relatively low population. The county seat was Aalborg, Denmark's fourth largest city. The county was abolished effective January 1, 2007, when it merged into North Denmark Region (Danish: Region Nordjylland).

North Jutland County
Nordjyllands Amt (Danish)
Basic Facts
County seatAalborg
Area6,173 km2
Inhabitants495,090 (2006)
Map
North Jutland County in Denmark

Municipalities (1970-2006)

See also

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