Østerbro | |
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Etymology: Eastern Bridge | |
Coordinates: 55°42′40″N 12°34′41″E / 55.711°N 12.578°E | |
Area | |
• Total | 8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
Population (January 1, 2016) | |
• Total | 76,402 |
• Density | 8,700/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
Østerbro (Danish pronunciation: [ˈøstɐˌpʁoˀ]) is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen, Denmark.[1] 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 is still one of the richest areas in Copenhagen.
The area of Østerbro is 11.84 km². In 2009, 68,769 people lived there.[2] Its neighbors are Nørrebro to the west, Hellerup to the north and Øresund to the east.