| Faxe | |
| Fakse (old) | |
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Faxe church
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| Country | Denmark |
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| Region | Region Sjælland |
| Municipality | Faxe Municipality |
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| Population | 3,868 (2011) |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal codes | 4640 |
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The location of Faxe in Denmark
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| Website: Faxe municipality | |
Faxe or Fakse is a town in Denmark in Region Sjælland on the island of Zealand.
Before the Danish Kommunalreformen ("The Municipality Reform" of 2007), Fakse was also a municipality. As of 1 January 2007, the former municipalities of Fakse, Haslev, and Rønnede have formed the new Faxe municipality.
Before the Municipality Reform, Fakse covered an area of 147 km², and had a total population of 12,243 (2005). Its mayor was René Tuekær Hansen, a former social democrat who has represented a local list since November, 1993, and continues to do so in Faxe municipality.
Fakse is home to Faxe Bryggeri, a relatively large brewery producing many kinds of beer and soft drinks. On the edge of town lies a big limestone quarry (1 km2), Faxe Quarry, owned by Faxe Kalk.
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