Gelsted is a small town and parish in northwestern Funen, Denmark. Gelsted is located roughly halfway between Ejby and Aarup, 28 kilometers west of Odense. The parish is located in Middelfart Municipality, and a small portion is located in Assens Municipality, within the Region of Southern Denmark. 1 January 2022 the town had a population of 1,711[1] with 2,312 in the parish in total itself.[2] It contains the Gelsted Church.
Gelsted | |
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![]() ![]() Gelsted Location in the Region of Southern Denmark | |
Coordinates: 55°23′53″N 9°58′17″E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Middelfart |
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• Urban | 1.45 km2 (0.56 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Urban | 1,711 |
• Urban density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The annual BornHack camp has been organized near Gelsted since 2019.
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Landmarks | See: Template:Landmarks of Funen |
See also: Template:Odense |
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