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'''Rødovre Municipality''' ({{lang-da|Rødovre Kommune}}) is a municipality ([[Danish language|Danish]], ''[[Commune (subnational entity)|kommune]]'') in the [[Capital Region of Denmark|Capital Region]] on the island of [[Zealand (Denmark)|Zealand]] in eastern [[Denmark]]. Its [[Rødovre Municipality#History|mayor]] is Britt Jensen. She is a member of the [[Social Democrats (Denmark)|Social Democrats]] (''Socialdemokraterne'') [[Politics of Denmark|political party]] who hold a majority of seats in the council.
'''Rødovre Kommune''' is a municipality ([[Danish language|Danish]],
''[[Commune (subnational entity)|kommune]]'') in [[Region Hovedstaden]] on the island of [[Zealand (Denmark)|Zealand]] in eastern [[Denmark]]. Its mayor is Erik Nielsen, a member of the [[Social Democrats (Denmark)|Social Democrats]] (''Socialdemokraterne'') [[Politics of Denmark|political party]] who hold a majority of seats in the council.


==History==
==History==
The municipality was created in 1901 when the parish of [[Rødovre]] was split from Brønshøj-Rødovre parish; the Brønshøj part was simultaneously annexed by the city of Copenhagen.
The municipality was created in 1901 when the parish of [[Rødovre]] was split from Brønshøj-Rødovre parish; the Brønshøj part was simultaneously annexed by the city of Copenhagen.

The municipality reforms of 1970 and of [[Municipalities of Denmark#Municipal Reform 2007|2007]] both left the boundaries of Rødovre unchanged.
The municipality reforms of 1970 and of [[Municipalities of Denmark#Municipal Reform 2007|2007]] both left the boundaries of Rødovre unchanged.

Erik Nielsen was replaced by Britt Jensen as mayor by a vote in the municipal council 19 March 2020 because the former made use of an official car although he only had one [[Meter|kilometer]] to work. She was the only candidate.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The municipality covers an area of 12&nbsp;km², all part of the larger conurbation of [[Copenhagen]], and has a total population of 37,540 (1 April 2014).
The municipality covers an area of 12&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, all part of the larger conurbation of [[Copenhagen]].


Neighboring municipalities are [[Copenhagen]] to the east, [[Herlev Municipality|Herlev]] to the north, [[Glostrup]] to the west, and [[Brøndby]] and [[Hvidovre]] to the south.
Neighboring municipalities are [[Copenhagen]] to the east, [[Herlev Municipality|Herlev]] to the north, [[Glostrup]] to the west, and [[Brøndby]] and [[Hvidovre]] to the south.


==Demography==
==Demography==
Demographically Rødovre is a [[Multiculturalism|multi-cultured]] mixed suburb with no larger ethnic group of people. People from many different countries and middle-class/low-class inhabitants live next to each other.
As of 1 January 2020 the municipality had 40,652 inhabitants of which 101 had no fixed address. The population number was 36,144 1 January 2008. Demographically Rødovre is a [[Multiculturalism|multi-cultured]] mixed suburb with no larger ethnic group of people. People from many different countries and middle-class/lower-class inhabitants live next to each other.


==Sport==
==Sport==
Rødovre is the home town of the ice-hockey team [[Rødovre Mighty Bulls]].
Rødovre is the home town of the ice-hockey team [[Rødovre Mighty Bulls]].


==Personalities==
==Politics==
It is the birthplace of politician [[Helle Thorning-Schmidt]] and actress [[Brigitte Nielsen]].


===Municipal council===
Artist [[Henry Heerup]] created many of his works in his outdoor atelier in Rødovre, and willed a collection of his own works to the municipality.
Rødovre's municipal council consists of 19 members, elected every four years.


Below are the municipal councils elected since the [[Municipalities of Denmark#Municipal Reform 2007|Municipal Reform of 2007]].
[[Peter Lundin]] killed and dismembered his partner and her two sons while they were living in Rødovre.


{| class="wikitable"
Michael Stützer of Thrash Metal band [[Artillery (band)|Artillery]]
! rowspan="2"| Election
! colspan="7"| Party
! rowspan="2"| Total<br/>seats
! rowspan="2"| Turnout
! rowspan="2"| Elected<br/>mayor
|-
|style="background:#B5211D;"|'''[[Social Democrats (Denmark)|{{font color|white|A}}]]'''
|style="background:#843A93;"|'''[[Danish Social Liberal Party|{{font color|white|B}}]]'''
|style="background:#89A920;"|'''[[Conservative People's Party (Denmark)|{{font color|white|C}}]]'''
|style="background:#C9096C;"|'''[[Socialist People's Party (Denmark)|{{font color|white|F}}]]'''
|style="background:#F4D44D;"|'''[[Danish People's Party|{{font color|white|O}}]]'''
|style="background:#254C85;"|'''[[Venstre (Denmark)|{{font color|white|V}}]]'''
|style="background:#FF0000;"|'''[[Red-Green Alliance (Denmark)|{{font color|white|Ø}}]]'''
|-
|[[2005 Danish local elections|2005]]
|11
|1
|1
|1
|2
|2
|1
|rowspan="4"|19
|64.0%
|rowspan="4"|Erik Nielsen (A)
|-
|[[2009 Danish local elections|2009]]
|11
|style="background:#CDC9C9;" rowspan="3"|
|1
|3
|3
|1
|style="background:#CDC9C9;"|
|60.4%
|-
|[[2013 Danish local elections|2013]]
|9
|2
|1
|3
|2
|2
|67.4%
|-
|[[2017 Danish local elections|2017]]
|11
|3
|1
|1
|1
|2
|65.0%
|-
|colspan="14"|Data from [https://www.kmdvalg.dk/kv/2005/adk.htm Kmdvalg.dk 2005], [https://www.kmdvalg.dk/kv/2009/adk.htm 2009], [https://www.kmdvalg.dk/kv/2013/Default.htm 2013] and [https://www.kmdvalg.dk/kv/2017/KMDValgKV.html 2017]
|}


== Curiosities ==
[[Lars Eller]] of the [[Washington Capitals]] [[ice hockey]] team.
* The Danish TV television show [[Rita (TV series)|Rita]] is filmed in Islev, Rødovre.

* [[Peter Lundin]] a Danish serial killer, killed and dismembered his partner and her two sons while they were living in Rødovre.
[[Jakob Ejersbo]], Author (Nordkraft, Trilogi om Afrika etc.)
* Michael Stützer, guitarist of Thrash Metal band [[Artillery (band)|Artillery]] is local

Among famous men from Rødovre is [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cook-the-Sht-Out-of-It/179487798793347 Søren Rønø], known throughout the world for his Danish specialty dishes, including his delicious Risalamande med Kirsebær made from his mother's recipe which he remembers from his childhood near Damhusøen on Diana Vej. It is a Christmas favorite from coast to coast in the U.S.A. Equally delicious are Søren's Brunkager and Æbleskiver.

The television show [[Rita (TV series)|Rita]] is filmed in Islev, Rødvore.


==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
{| class="wikitable"
*{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Täby]], [[Sweden]]
|- valign="top"
*{{flagicon|Norway}} [[Lørenskog]], [[Norway]]
|
*{{flagicon|Finland}} [[Järvenpää]], [[Finland]]
* {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Järvenpää]], [[Finland]]
||
* {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Lørenskog]], [[Norway]]
||
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Täby]], [[Sweden]]
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{See also|Rødovre#Notable_People}}
* [[Listed buildings and structures in Rødovre Municipality]]
* [[Listed buildings and structures in Rødovre Municipality]]
* [[Rødovre station]]
* [[Rødovre station]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* Municipal statistics: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070812152043/http://www2.netborger.dk/Kommunefakta/ NetBorger Kommunefakta], delivered from [http://www.kmd.dk/ KMD] aka Kommunedata (Municipal Data)
* Municipal statistics: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070812152043/http://www2.netborger.dk/Kommunefakta/ NetBorger Kommunefakta], delivered from [http://www.kmd.dk/ KMD] aka Kommunedata (Municipal Data)
* Municipal mergers and neighbors: [https://web.archive.org/web/20071011050224/http://kommune.eniro.dk/danmarkskort/ Eniro new municipalities map]
* Municipal mergers and neighbors: [https://web.archive.org/web/20071011050224/http://kommune.eniro.dk/danmarkskort/ Eniro new municipalities map]


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commonscat-inline|Rødovre Kommune}}
{{commons category-inline|Rødovre Kommune}}
* {{Official website|http://www.rk.dk|Municipality's official website}}
* {{Official website|http://www.rk.dk|Municipality's official website}}


{{Geographic location
| Centre = Rødovre
| N = [[Herlev Municipality|Herlev]]
| E = [[Copenhagen Municipality|Copenhagen]]
| S = [[Hvidovre Municipality|Hvidovre]]
| SW = [[Brøndby Municipality|Brøndby]]
| W = [[Glostrup Municipality|Glostrup]]
}}
{{Rødovre Municipality}}
{{Municipalities of Denmark}}
{{Municipalities of Denmark}}
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[[Category:Metropolitan Copenhagen]]
[[Category:Copenhagen metropolitan area]]

Latest revision as of 01:02, 1 June 2024

Rødovre Municipality
Rødovre Kommune (Danish)
Municipality
City hall
City hall
Coat of arms of Rødovre Municipality
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 55°40′53″N 12°27′18″E / 55.681388888889°N 12.455°E / 55.681388888889; 12.455
CountryDenmark
RegionHovedstaden
Established1 January 1901
SeatRødovre
Government
 • MayorBritt Jensen (S)
Area
 • Total12.20 km2 (4.71 sq mi)
Population
 (1. January 2024)[1]
 • Total44,328
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipal code175
Websitewww.rk.dk Edit this at Wikidata

Rødovre Municipality (Danish: Rødovre Kommune) is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in the Capital Region on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. Its mayor is Britt Jensen. She is a member of the Social Democrats (Socialdemokraterne) political party who hold a majority of seats in the council.

History

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The municipality was created in 1901 when the parish of Rødovre was split from Brønshøj-Rødovre parish; the Brønshøj part was simultaneously annexed by the city of Copenhagen.

The municipality reforms of 1970 and of 2007 both left the boundaries of Rødovre unchanged.

Erik Nielsen was replaced by Britt Jensen as mayor by a vote in the municipal council 19 March 2020 because the former made use of an official car although he only had one kilometer to work. She was the only candidate.

Geography

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The municipality covers an area of 12 km2, all part of the larger conurbation of Copenhagen.

Neighboring municipalities are Copenhagen to the east, Herlev to the north, Glostrup to the west, and Brøndby and Hvidovre to the south.

Demography

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As of 1 January 2020 the municipality had 40,652 inhabitants of which 101 had no fixed address. The population number was 36,144 1 January 2008. Demographically Rødovre is a multi-cultured mixed suburb with no larger ethnic group of people. People from many different countries and middle-class/lower-class inhabitants live next to each other.

Sport

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Rødovre is the home town of the ice-hockey team Rødovre Mighty Bulls.

Politics

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Municipal council

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Rødovre's municipal council consists of 19 members, elected every four years.

Below are the municipal councils elected since the Municipal Reform of 2007.

Election Party Total
seats 		Turnout Elected
mayor
A B C F O V Ø
2005 11 1 1 1 2 2 1 19 64.0% Erik Nielsen (A)
2009 11 1 3 3 1 60.4%
2013 9 2 1 3 2 2 67.4%
2017 11 3 1 1 1 2 65.0%
Data from Kmdvalg.dk 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2017

Curiosities

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  • The Danish TV television show Rita is filmed in Islev, Rødovre.
  • Peter Lundin a Danish serial killer, killed and dismembered his partner and her two sons while they were living in Rødovre.
  • Michael Stützer, guitarist of Thrash Metal band Artillery is local

Twin towns

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See also

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See also: Rødovre § Notable_People

References

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  1. ^ BY2: Population 1. January by municipalities The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
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Media related to Rødovre Kommune at Wikimedia Commons

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