Kolind

{{Infobox settlement

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Denmark

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|subdivision_name2 = Central Denmark (Østjylland)

|subdivision_type3 = Municipality

|subdivision_name3 = Syddjurs Municipality

|area_urban_km2 = 1.4

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|population_as_of = 2024

|population_urban = 1924

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|postal_code = DK-8560 Kolind

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Kolind is a railway town, with a population of 1,924 (as of 1 January 2024),[https://m.statbank.dk/TableInfo/BY3?lang=en BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density] The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark in Syddjurs Municipality, Central Denmark Region in Denmark.

Kolind was the municipal seat of the former Midtdjurs Municipality until 1 January 2007.

Geography

Kolind is situated in central Djursland at the western end of the drained lakebed of Kolindsund.

Kolind Church

File:Kolind kirke (Syddjurs).JPG

Kolind Church is located in the northeastern part of the town just 300 metres east of the railway station.[https://www.visitaarhus.com/aarhus-region/plan-your-trip/kolind-church-gdk605907 Kolind Church] VisitAarhus

File:Kolind.jpg

A runestone is erected at the armory of the church. It was originally located as a door threshold between the porch and the church and was notified in 1868 by state councilor Jens Jakob Worsåe - and at his behest placed in the armory.[https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM17RN4_Runesten_Kolind_Kirke_Denmark Runesten Kolind Kirke] waymarking.com (in Danish and English)

Transportation

Kolind is served by Kolind railway station on the Grenaa Line between Aarhus and Grenaa.

References

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{{Syddjurs Municipality}}

Category: Cities and towns in the Central Denmark Region