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Gedsted, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Gedsted is a small town in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 866. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

866 Population 2/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Gedsted

Gedsted

Gedsted is a small town in Himmerland with a population of 874, located in Gedsted parish. The town belongs to the municipality of Vesthimmerland Municipality and is located in the North Denmark Region. The town is located on a hillside near Louns Bredning around 10 km south of Farsø. Gedsted's annual town party is organized by the Cooperative Associations and is called "Gedeskæg". The town also have a school Gedsted school.

People

Population866
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population866
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates56.6892°, 9.3367°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Gedsted

Gedsted is a small town in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 866. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Gedsted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below Denmark avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area396.2 sq mi (1,026.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates56.6892°N, 9.3367°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 19, 2010.

Feb 19, 2010 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M4.4 114 km
Oct 21, 2001 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.5 109 km
May 18, 1992 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.3 131 km
Jul 8, 1998 43 km W of Harboøre, Denmark M3.3 114 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 72 km
Jul 21, 2007 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.2 135 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 84 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 143 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 130 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 127 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 130 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 130 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 140 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 130 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 136 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 145 km
Jan 12, 1992 72 km S of Mandal, Norway M2.6 150 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Gedsted has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Gedsted

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gedsted Skole
Ullits Skole
Ulbjerg Friskole og Børnehus
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Radio Stations near Gedsted

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's Hits AAC+ 95 kbps
Always Elvis Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Limfjord Mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nord MP3 256 kbps
Radio Alfa Viborg MP3 192 kbps
Radio Viborg local news, pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Stinesen 00's, 80's MP3
Radio Alfa Skive MP3 192 kbps
Always Elvis Radio MP3 128 kbps
Always Elvis Radio MP3 128 kbps
Midtfjord Radio / Radio Nibenitten MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gedsted

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Danmarks Cykelmuseum
Dansk Nutidsmuseum
Daugbjerg Kalkgruber
Halkær Mølle
Halkær Mølle Naturcenter
Herregården Hessel
Hvolris Jernalderlandsby
Jenle
Johannes V. Jensen & Thit Jensen Museet
Mønsted Kalkgruber
Skovgaard Museet
Stenaldercenter Ertebølle
Sundsøre Pakhus
Udstilling Livø - før og nu
Ulbjerg Traktormuseum
Vesthimmerlands Museum
Viborg Kunsthal
Vingaards Officin

Libraries in Gedsted

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aalestrup Bibliotek0.0
Aars Bibliotek0.0
Farsø Bibliotek0.0
Houlkær Bibliotek0.0
Møldrup Bibliotek0.0
Rigsarkivet Viborg0.0
Stoholm Bibliotek0.0
Viborg Hovedbibliotek0.0
Viborg Lokalhistorisk Arkiv0.0

Cafes in Gedsted

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Den Gamle Foderstof
Drivhuset
Hr og fru potteskår

Gas Stations in Gedsted

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DK #13295047086
Go'on
Uno-X

Breweries in Gedsted

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ølluminati
Rockabilly Brew
Staarup Haandbryg
Viborg Bryghus

Stadiums & Teams in Gedsted

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gedsted

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base KarupKRPMedium Airport
Skive AirportSQWMedium Airport
Thisted AirportTEDMedium Airport
Arnborg Gliding CenterSmall Airport
Bjedstrup AirstripSmall Airport
Brædstrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Christianshede AirfieldSmall Airport
Ejstruphede Glider FieldSmall Airport
Ejstrupholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fårbæk Private AirstripSmall Airport
Fur AirstripSmall Airport
Grønbæk AirfieldSmall Airport
Herning AirfieldSmall Airport
Hundelev Private AirstripSmall Airport
Morsø Airfield, TødsøSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying ClubSmall Airport
Randers AirfieldSmall Airport
Solbjerg AirfieldSmall Airport
Sønder Felding AirfieldSmall Airport
True GliderfieldSmall Airport
Vesthimmerland AirfieldSmall Airport
Viborg AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gedsted

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Tjele Søgården

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gedsted

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gedsted Kirke
Ulbjerg Kirke
Ullits Kirke
Vesterbølle Kirke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen

🇩🇰 About Denmark

Capital Copenhagen
Population 5,797,446
Area 43,094 km²
GDP (USD) $404,651,706,118
GDP per capita $68,044
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 98.8%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Danish
Calling code +45
TLD .dk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Denmark

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nytårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday 2. Påskedag
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi Himmelfartsdag
May 15 Bank closing day Banklukkedag
May 24 Pentecost Pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday 2. Pinsedag
Jun 5 Constitution Day Grundlovsdag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Juleaftensdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juledag / 1. juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. juledag
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nytårsaftensdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gedsted

What is the population of Gedsted?

Gedsted has a population of 866 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 396.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gedsted?

Gedsted has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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