Østervrå (formerly Øster Vrå) is a town in Vendsyssel, North Jutland Region, Denmark. As of 2024, the town has a population of 1,287.[1] The town and farm areas around the town were hit by an F3 tornado on September 9, 1924. Severe damage occurred with homes and farms partially collapsing. Additionally, a barn collapsed, and five people sustained injuries.[2][3]

Østervrå
Town
Østervrå is located in Denmark
Østervrå
Østervrå
Location in Denmark
Østervrå is located in North Jutland Region
Østervrå
Østervrå
Østervrå (North Jutland Region)
Coordinates: 57°20′33″N 10°14′15″E / 57.34244°N 10.23743°E / 57.34244; 10.23743
Country Denmark
RegionNorth Jutland Region
MunicipalityFrederikshavn
Area
 • Urban
1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (1. January 2024)
 • Urban
1,287
 • Urban density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code
DK-9750 Østervrå

Notable people

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Baptist church

References

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  1. ^ BY3: Population 1st January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. ^ https://eswd.eu/
  3. ^ "Spejlet No 4 december 1995". torslev.dk. Archived from the original on 2004-04-19.
  4. ^ "Poul Kjærholm". Apartment Therapy. Retrieved 2019-03-28.