Koppang
ⓘ is a village in Stor-Elvdal Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is located along the river Glomma in the Østerdalen valley. The Rørosbanen railway and the Norwegian National Road 3 both run through the village. The railway stops at Koppang Station. The village has several schools, shops, and a cultural center as well as a movie theater, library, bookstore, bank, and Koppang Church. The newspaper Østerdølen has been published in Koppang since 1999.
Koppang | |
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Village | |
View of the Koppang Church | |
Koppang Location of the village Koppang Koppang (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 61.57219°N 11.04659°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Eastern Norway |
| County | Innlandet |
| District | Østerdalen |
| Municipality | Stor-Elvdal Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,101 |
| • Density | 546/km2 (1,410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 2480 Koppang |
The settlement has a large modern sawmill that employs many residents. There are many opportunities for fitness trips in the area whether by skiing, riding or on foot. The 2.02-square-kilometre (500-acre) village has a population (2021) of 1,101 and a population density of 546 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,410/sq mi).