Støren

Støren^ⓘ[3] is the administrative centre of Midtre Gauldal Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located in the Gauldalen valley at the confluence of the rivers Gaula and Sokna. Støren is located on the European route E06 highway, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of the city of Trondheim.^[4]

CountryNorway

Elevation

^[2]

91 m (299 ft)

Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)

Post Code

7290 Støren

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Støren
Village
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Coordinates: 63.03908°N 10.28505°E / 63.03908; 10.28505
Country	Norway
Region	Central Norway
County	Trøndelag
District	Gauldalen
Municipality	Midtre Gauldal Municipality
Area [1]
• Total	2.43 km2 (0.94 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	91 m (299 ft)
Population  (2024)[1]
• Total	2,320
• Density	955/km2 (2,470/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code	7290 Støren

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The junction between the Dovrebanen and Rørosbanen railway lines is at Støren Station in the northern part of the village. Støren Church, a school, government services, and commercial and industrial sites are all located in the village.^[4]

The 2.43-square-kilometre (600-acre) village has a population (2024) of 2,320 and a population density of 955 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,470/sq mi).^[1]

From 1838-1964, the village of Støren was the administrative centre of the old Støren Municipality.^[4]

On June 17, 2025, Støren was hit by a strong Tornado.^[5] This IF2 Tornado caused extensive damage to a camping site, tossing and mangling caravans, one of which landed in gaula river. Trees were downed and a barn sustained heavy damage.^{[6][7][8][9][10]}