Østerbro

Østerbro
Districts of Copenhagen
Østerbro København
Østerbro København
Etymology: Paved road outside eastern gate
Interactive map of Østerbro
Coordinates: 55°42′40″N 12°34′41″E / 55.711°N 12.578°E / 55.711; 12.578
Area
 • Total
8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2016)
 • Total
76,402
 • Density8,740/km2 (22,600/sq mi)
Postal code
2100 København Ø

Østerbro (Danish pronunciation: [ˈøstɐˌpʁoˀ]) is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. It is located just northeast of the city centre, outside the old city gate Østerport which, after it was moved around 1700, used to be located close to present-day Østerport Station. From the beginning, Østerbro has been a wealthy district, and it remains one of the most affluent areas in Copenhagen.

Geography

Østerbro has an area of 11.84 km2 (4.57 sq mi) and a population of 68,769. It is bordered by Nørrebro to the west, Hellerup to the north and Øresund to the east.

Landmarks

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Østerbro". Den Store Danske. Archived from the original on 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  2. ↑ "Københavns bydele". Københavns Kommune. Archived from the original on 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
  3. ↑ "Folketal og boliger i bydele og roder samt folketal i skoledistrikter 1. januar 2009". Københavns Kommune. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-11-01.