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The spelling 'Aarhus' was first found in 1406 and became the norm in the 17th century.

Aarhus
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Aarhus

Denmark

Country
Denmark
Population
285.3K
Coordinates
56.16, 10.20
676th most populous city in the world

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 305,227 in 2026.

From the “Etymology” section

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