Ler, Norway
Ler
Flå | |
|---|---|
Village | |
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  Ler  Ler | |
| Coordinates: 63°11′51″N 10°18′07″E / 63.1976°N 10.3020°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Central Norway |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Gauldalen |
| Municipality | Melhus Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.46 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 742 |
| • Density | 1,613/km2 (4,180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 7234 Ler |
Ler[3] or Flå[4] is a village in Melhus Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Gaula River between the villages of Kvål and Lundamo.
The 0.46-square-kilometre (110-acre) village has a population (2024) of 742 and a population density of 1,613 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,180/sq mi).[1]
Ler Station is located in the village along the Dovre Line, and it is served by commuter trains on Trønderbanen. European route E6 also runs through the village.[5] The best-known resident of the village is former prime minister Per Borten. The sports club Flå IL is based in the village.
History
[edit]Ler was the administrative centre of the old Flå Municipality from 1880 until 1964 when Flå was merged into Melhus Municipality. It is also the location of the historic Flå Church.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2024-10-01). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Ler, Melhus (Trøndelag)". yr.no. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn: Ler". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn: Flå". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ Haugen, Morten O., ed. (2024-11-27). "Ler". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2025-02-01.