Støren
Støren | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 63°02′21″N 10°17′06″E / 63.03908°N 10.28505°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Central Norway |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Gauldalen |
| Municipality | Midtre Gauldal Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.43 km2 (0.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• 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 |
ⓘ 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.
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.
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).
From 1838-1964, the village of Støren was the administrative centre of the old Støren Municipality.