Östersund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Östersund
Staare
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Östersund as seen from Frösön
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Nickname(s):
Centre of Sweden
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Motto(s):
Vinterstaden
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Country | Sweden | |
Province | Jämtland | |
County | Jämtland County | |
Municipality | Östersund Municipality and Krokom Municipality |
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Charter | 1786 | |
Founded by | King Gustav III | |
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• City | 27.28 km2 (10.53 sq mi) | |
• Metro | 2,220.50 km2 (857.34 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) | |
Population
(31 December 2010)
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• City | 44,327 | |
• Density | 1,625/km2 (4,210/sq mi) | |
• Metro | 58,686 | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
831 xx
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Area code(s) | (+46) 63 | |
Demonym | Östersundare |
Östersund is a town in the county of Jämtland in Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality.
Images for kids
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Satellite image of Östersund and the island of Frösön.
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Hangar on Frösön
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In 2006 Åre was included in the airport's name, in order to emphasize its role as a gateway to Sweden's largest ski resort.
See also
In Spanish: Östersund para niños
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