Grimstad (town)
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View of the town harbour
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| Coordinates: 58°20′26″N 8°35′36″E / 58.3405°N 08.5934°ECoordinates: 58°20′26″N 8°35′36″E / 58.3405°N 08.5934°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Southern Norway |
| County | Aust-Agder |
| District | Østre Agder |
| Municipality | Grimstad |
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| • Total | 9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 12,522 |
| • Density | 1,331/km2 (3,450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 4876 Grimstad |
Grimstad (
listen ) is a town in Grimstad municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. The town is also the administrative centre of the municipality. It is located on the Skaggerak coast in Southern Norway along the Groosefjorden, between the towns of Arendal (to the northeast) and Kristiansand (to the southwest). The 9.41-square-kilometre (3.63 sq mi) town has a population (2016) of 12,552 which gives the town a population density of 1,331 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,450/sq mi).
Grimstad Church is located on a small hill overlooking the town's harbour. The University of Agder is located in the town as well.
The village of Grømstad existed for a long time as part of the ancient prestegjeld of Fjære. It is reportedly first mentioned as a harbor in the 16th century. Eight years after he was deposed, Christian II of Denmark–Norway (1513–1523) attempted to recover his kingdoms. A tempest scattered his fleet off the Norwegian coast, and on 24 October 1531, they took refuge at Grimstad. On 1 July 1532, he surrendered to his rival, King Frederick I of Denmark, in exchange for a promise of safe conduct. King Frederick failed to honor his promise and imprisoned Christian until he died.
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