Stensved | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 54°59′43″N12°01′28″E / 54.99538°N 12.02445°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Region Sjælland |
Municipality | Vordingborg |
Area | |
• Urban | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Population (2024) [1] | |
• Urban | 1,564 |
• Urban density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal Code | DK-4773 Stensved |
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