Ørsted, Denmark

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Ørsted
Town
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Ørsted
Location in Denmark
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Ørsted
Ørsted (Denmark Central Denmark Region)
Coordinates: 56°30′4″N10°20′15″E / 56.50111°N 10.33750°E / 56.50111; 10.33750
Country Denmark
Region Central Denmark (Midtjylland)
Municipality Norddjurs Municipality
Area
  Urban
1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2024) [1]
   Urban
1,357
  Urban density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CET)
Postal code
DK-8950 Ørsted

Ørsted is a small town, with a population of 1,357 (1 January 2024), [1] in Norddjurs Municipality, Central Denmark Region in Denmark. It is located on the northwestern part of the Djursland peninsula 6 km east of Randers Fjord.

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Ørsted Church

Ørsted Church is located in the town. [2]

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