Østerbro
District of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Østerbro (Danish pronunciation: [ˈøstɐˌpʁoˀ]) is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark.[2] It is located just north 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.
Østerbro | |
|---|---|
 Østerbro København | |
| Etymology: Paved road outside eastern gate[1] | |
 Interactive map of Østerbro | |
| Coordinates: 55.711°N 12.578°E | |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Population (January 1, 2016) | |
• Total | 76,402 |
| • Density | 8,740/km2 (22,600/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 2100 København Ø |
Geography
Østerbro has an area of 11.84 km2 (4.57 sq mi) and a population of 68,769.[3] It is bordered by Nørrebro to the west, Hellerup to the north and Øresund to the east.
Landmarks
In popular culture
- In the popular children's novel, Number the Stars, Østerbrogade is a road on which the Annemarie and her friends run down, but are then stopped by a Nazi soldier.
