Region Zealand (Danish: Region Sjælland) is the southernmost administrative region of Denmark, established on 1 January 2007 as part of the 2007 Danish Municipal Reform, which abolished the traditional counties ("amter") and set up five larger regions. Region Zealand has 17 municipalities. The government intends to merge R. Sjælland with R. Hovedstaden on 1 January 2027. The 47 member regional council for Eastern Denmark will be elected in the 2025 Danish local elections.
Geography
Zealand Region consists of the former counties of Roskilde, Storstrøm, and Vestsjælland. The region is named after the island of Sjælland (Zealand), which it shares with the neighbouring Danish Capital Region. Region Zealand (Region Sjælland) also includes the adjacent islands of Lolland, Falster, and Møn.
Municipalities
The region is subdivided into 17 municipalities:
- Faxe
- Greve
- Guldborgsund
- Holbæk
- Kalundborg
- Køge
- Lejre
- Lolland
- Næstved
- Odsherred
- Ringsted
- Roskilde
- Slagelse
- Solrød
- Sorø
- Stevns
- Vordingborg
Economy
The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was almost €31 billion in 2019, accounting for around 10% of Denmark's economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 37,000 € or 89% of the EU27 average in the same year.
Regional Council
The five regions of Denmark each have a regional council of 41 members. These are elected every four years, during the local elections.
See also
- Regions of Denmark
References
External links
Media related to Region Sjælland at Wikimedia Commons
