Denmark Municipal Authorities and Regions Close to citizens
Denmark is divided into 98 municipal authorities, each with its own democratically elected municipal council and mayor. Municipal council elections are held every four years. The municipal authorities perform a number of tasks in the local areas within the guidelines established by Parliament.
For example, it is the job of municipal authorities to provide day-care centres, schools, care for the elderly, build roads and ensure a suitable framework for cultural activities in the local areas. The municipal authorities also help foreign nationals settling in Denmark to embark on their new life here - in part by offering Danish language lessons and providing information about Danish society. Find out more about Danish language tuition for new citizens in Chapter 4, New Citizen in Denmark.
Regions
Denmark is divided into five regions*. Each region is governed by democratically elected regional councils that are elected every four years. The regions are responsible for hospitals, collective traffic and regional development planning.
