Östersund

Östersund (; ) is an urban area (city) in Jämtland in northern Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality and the capital of Jämtland County. Östersund is located at the shores of Sweden's fifth-largest lake, Storsjön, opposite the island Frösön. It is the only city in Jämtland. The northern part of the urban area is located inside of the municipality of Krokom.

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Östersund is a city in northern Sweden located on the shores of Lake Storsjön and serves as both the capital of Jämtland County and the seat of Östersund Municipality. It is the only city in the Jämtland region, making it an important urban center for the area.

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Settlement.official_name: Östersund
Settlement.native_name: Staare
Settlement.native_name_lang: sma
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.translit_lang1: Australisk engelsk
Settlement.motto: Vinterstaden (Winter City)
Settlement.image_skyline: Östersund 3.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Östersund in May 2021
Settlement.nickname: Centre of Sweden
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Östersund.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Östersund vapen.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Sweden Jämtland#Sweden
Settlement.pushpin_label: Östersund
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Sweden
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Östersund Municipality andKrokom Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Östersund
Population: 1306
Area: 121
Elevation: 312
Official website: www.ostersund.se
Image: Östersund from Frösön.jpg
Dialing code: 063

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Commons category: Östersund
Commons gallery: Östersund
postal code: 831 XX

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Contents

Geography
Climate
Cityscape
Districts and housing estates
Landmarks
History
Garrison town
Politics and governance
Transport
Trade and commerce
Culture
Cultural venues
Events
Media
Films shot in Östersund
Education
Sports
2021 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Notable residents
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
See also
References
Notes
External links

Östersund is the region's cultural and economical centre and by tradition a city of trade and commerce. The city had one of the most extensive garrisons in Sweden prior to its closure in the early-21st century. Östersund is home to Mid Sweden University's largest campus site with approximately 7,000 students. With a total population of 50,960 (2017) Östersund is the 22nd most populous city in Sweden, the 46th most populous city in Scandinavia, and by far the largest inland city in Northern Sweden.