# Skive

> town in Denmark

**Wikidata**: [Q1019470](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1019470)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skive,_Denmark)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/skive

## Summary
Skive is a town located in Denmark, situated within the Skive Municipality. It serves as the administrative capital of the municipality and has a population of 20,176 as of 2023. The town is positioned at the coordinates 56.5666° N, 9.0269° E and operates within the UTC+01:00 timezone.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Skive, Denmark (Coordinates: 56.566666666667, 9.0269444444444).
- **Population**: 20,176 (as of 2023).
- **Capital Of**: Skive Municipality.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (Standard Time) / UTC+02:00 (Daylight Saving Time).
- **UN/LOCODE**: DKSKV.
- **Administrative History**: Located in Skive Municipality since January 1, 2007; previously located in entity Q2292608 from April 1, 1970, to December 31, 2006.
- **Classifications**: Identified as a city and a town.
- **Twin Towns**: Arvika, Ylöjärvi, Qasigiannguit, and Kongsvinger Municipality.
- **Images**: Includes imagery of Skive Lystbådehavn (Marina) and Skive Kirke (Church).
- **Identifiers**: GND ID 4239741-8; VIAF ID 139617073; Library of Congress Authority ID n85083697.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Skive?**
As of 2023, the population of Skive is 20,176. Historical data shows a steady increase from 5,716 in 1916 to over 20,000 in the early 21st century.

**Where is Skive located?**
Skive is a town in Denmark. Geographically, it lies at latitude 56.566666666667 and longitude 9.0269444444444. Administratively, it has been the capital of Skive Municipality since January 1, 2007.

**What international connections does Skive have?**
The town is twinned with four administrative bodies: Arvika, Ylöjärvi, Qasigiannguit, and Kongsvinger Municipality.

**What are the administrative identifiers for Skive?**
Skive is identified by several codes, including the Danish Urban Area Code 10791, the UN/LOCODE DKSKV, and the GeoNames ID 2613731.

## Why It Matters
Skive functions as a significant administrative and demographic center within the region of Denmark known as Skive Municipality. Its status as the municipal capital anchors local governance in the area. The town's documented existence and population tracking span over a century, reflecting its stability and gradual urbanization. With a dedicated port code (DKSKV) and a yacht harbor, it plays a logistical role in regional transport and recreation. Furthermore, it maintains a cultural footprint through international sister-city relationships and documentation in major encyclopedic works like *Trap Danmark* and *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon*.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Center**: Serving as the capital of Skive Municipality.
- **Demographics**: Crossing the 20,000 population threshold frequently in the 21st century.
- **Heritage**: Being documented in the 3rd and 5th editions of *Trap Danmark* as well as *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (1885–1890).
- **Global Presence**: Having a unique MusicBrainz Area ID and a BBC Things ID.
- **Transport**: Possessing a UN/LOCODE (DKSKV), indicating its status as a location with freight transport significance.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Skive is geographically situated in Denmark at coordinates 56.566666666667 latitude and 9.0269444444444 longitude. It falls within the UTC+01:00 standard timezone and shifts to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time. The town is the primary urban settlement in the region.

### Administration and Governance
Skive is the capital of Skive Municipality. Its administrative location was formalized in its current capacity on January 1, 2007. Prior to this, from April 1, 1970, to December 31, 2006, it was located within the administrative entity identified as Q2292608. The town's official heraldry is represented by a coat of arms and a seal image available in Wikimedia Commons.

### Demographics
The population of Skive has shown consistent growth over the last century. Key population milestones include:
- **1916**: 5,716
- **1945**: 12,369
- **1976**: 18,735
- **2000**: 20,639
- **2023**: 20,176
The town is officially classified as a Danish urban area with code 10791.

### International Relations
Skive maintains "town twinning" relationships with several international locations:
- Arvika
- Ylöjärvi
- Qasigiannguit
- Kongsvinger Municipality

### Cultural and Media Presence
The town has been the subject of encyclopedic entries in *Trap Danmark* (3rd and 5th editions) and *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (4th edition). It maintains a digital presence with a subreddit (`r/skive`) and has an associated topic category on Commons ("Skive, Denmark"). Visual documentation of the town includes images of Skive Church (Skive Kirke) and the Skive Marina (Skive Lystbådehavn).

### Identifiers and Databases
Skive is indexed in numerous international databases and library authorities:
- **Library Codes**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n85083697), National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007559924405171).
- **Geographical Codes**: GeoNames ID (2613731), GNS Unique Feature ID (-2750335), UN/LOCODE (DKSKV).
- **Digital IDs**: VIAF ID (139617073), GND ID (4239741-8), BBC Things ID (edfd68a9-612e-404a-ad0e-867d5e643fa9), and a Snarc ID (Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Czech National Authority Database
3. MusicBrainz
4. Statistics Denmark
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. BBC Things
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/dk.htm)
9. [Skive](https://www.reddit.com/r/Skive/)
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File