Ørslev (Vordingborg Municipality)

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Ørslev
Town
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Ørslev Church
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Ørslev
Location in Region Zealand
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Ørslev
Ørslev (Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°2′41″N11°58′11″E / 55.04472°N 11.96972°E / 55.04472; 11.96972
Country Denmark
Region Region Zealand
Municipality Vordingborg
Area
  Urban
1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2024) [1]
   Urban
1,907
  Urban density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-4760 Vordingborg

Ørslev is a town with a population of 1,907 (as of 2024) [1] in Vordingborg Municipality, Region Zealand in Denmark.

Ørslev Church is located in the town. It is a Romanesque inspired church built approximately 1260. [2]

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