Its last mayor was Knud Gether, a member of a local political party.

[3] In 1842 Denmark was divided into smaller administrative divisions, namely parish municipalities (Danish: sognekommunner).

The borders of these municipalities were largely based on the country's parishes.

[4] Approximately 55% of the municipality's population lived in rural areas or smaller villages.

Sydlangeland Municipality's coat of arms was three white fish and three yellow leaves of hops on a blue background.