Osted
Town in Denmark
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Osted is a town with a population of 2,316 (1 January 2025)[1] in Lejre Municipality, Region Zealand, Denmark. The town is located at the road between the cities of Roskilde and Ringsted.
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| Coordinates: 55°34′N 11°58′E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Zealand (Sjælland) |
| Municipality | Lejre |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
| • Urban | 2,316 |
| • Urban density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-4320 Lejre |
Notable people
- Hans Denver (born 1876 in Osted – 1961) a Danish sports shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
- Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (born 1946 in Osted - 2005) a Danish jazz double bassist
- Peter Aalbæk Jensen (born 1956 in Osted) a Danish film producer [2]
