Storås is a village in the municipality of Orkland in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Orkla River, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of the village of Meldal. For most Norwegians, Storås is best known for hosting the annual festival called Storåsfestivalen since 2004. The nearest major city is Trondheim.
Storås | |
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Village | |
![]() View of the village during the Storås Festival | |
Coordinates: 63°05′45″N 9°35′52″E / 63.0959°N 09.5977°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Central Norway |
County | Trøndelag |
District | Orkdalen |
Municipality | Orkland |
Area | |
• Total | 0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 312 |
• Density | 761/km2 (1,970/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 7334 Storås |
The 0.41-square-kilometre (100-acre) village has a population (2018) of 312, and a population density of 761 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,970/sq mi).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Storås, Meldal (Trøndelag)". yr.no. Retrieved 2018-01-29.