Ler, Norway
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| Ler | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Ler | |
| Coordinates: 63°11′52″N 10°18′10″E / 63.19778°N 10.30278°ECoordinates: 63°11′52″N 10°18′10″E / 63.19778°N 10.30278°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Trøndelag |
| County | Sør-Trøndelag |
| Districts of Norway | Gauldalen |
| Municipality | Melhus |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 565 |
| • Density | 1,009/km2 (2,610/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 7234 Ler |
Ler is a village in the municipality of Melhus in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Gaula River between the villages of Kvål and Lundamo. The 0.56-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2009) of 565. The population density of Ler is 1,009 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,610 /sq mi).[1]
Ler Station is located in the village along the Dovrebanen railway line, and it is served by commuter trains on Trønderbanen. The European route E6 highway also runs through the village.[3] The most famous citizen of the village is former prime minister Per Borten. Ler was the administrative center of the former municipality of Flå. It is also the location of Flå Church.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2009). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Ler" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Ler" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-03-18.
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