# Korsør

> city in Denmark

**Wikidata**: [Q1784816](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1784816)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsør)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/korsr

## Summary  
Korsør is a city in Denmark situated in Slagelse Municipality, known for its historical significance and cultural references. Located at coordinates 55.3283° N, 11.1397° E, it has a low elevation of 2 meters above sea level and is part of the UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time) zones. The city is twinned with Police, Poland, and Motala Municipality, Sweden.  

## Key Facts  
- **Country**: Denmark.  
- **Municipality**: Slagelse Municipality.  
- **Coordinates**: 55.3283° N, 11.1397° E.  
- **Elevation**: 2 meters above sea level.  
- **Timezones**: UTC+01:00 (standard), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving).  
- **Demonym**: *korsoraner* or *korsørianer*.  
- **Website**: http://www.korsoer.dk.  
- **Twin Towns**: Police (Poland), Motala Municipality (Sweden).  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - GND ID: 4641692-4.  
  - VIAF ID: 240545576.  
  - GeoNames ID: 2618361.  
  - UN/LOCODE: DKKRR.  
  - Danish Urban Area Code: 10002.  
- **Categories**:  
  - Category for people born here: Q131295271.  
  - Category of associated people: Category:People from Korsør.  
- **Images**: Coat of arms (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_arms_of_Korsør.svg) and banner (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Storebæltsbroen_banner.jpg).  

## FAQs  
**Where is Korsør located?**  
Korsør is in Denmark, specifically within Slagelse Municipality, at coordinates 55.3283° N, 11.1397° E.  

**What are Korsør’s twin towns?**  
The city is twinned with Police, Poland, and Motala Municipality, Sweden.  

**What is Korsør’s elevation?**  
It sits at 2 meters above sea level.  

**How is Korsør officially identified?**  
Key identifiers include GND ID 4641692-4, VIAF ID 240545576, and GeoNames ID 2618361.  

**What is the local demonym for residents?**  
Residents are called *korsoraner* or *korsørianer*.  

## Why It Matters  
Korsør holds historical and cultural relevance as a Danish city documented in notable sources like the *11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica* and *Trap Danmark*. Its inclusion in multiple academic and bibliographic systems (e.g., VIAF, GeoNames) underscores its recognized status. As part of Slagelse Municipality, it contributes to regional identity and governance, while its twin towns highlight international connections.  

## Notable For  
- Documented in the *11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica* and *Trap Danmark* (3rd and 5th editions).  
- Unique identifiers such as Danish Urban Area Code 10002 and BnF ID 15535058v.  
- Specific categories for associated individuals (Q131295271, Category:People from Korsør).  
- Distinctive coat of arms and banner imagery.  
- Low elevation (2m) in a coastal context.  

## Body  

### Geography & Location  
Korsør is situated in Denmark’s Slagelse Municipality at coordinates 55.3283° N, 11.1397° E. It has a very low elevation of 2 meters above sea level, reflecting its coastal or riverside position. The city operates on Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (UTC+02:00).  

### Governance & Municipal Context  
As part of Slagelse Municipality, Korsør is governed under Danish administrative structures. It is assigned the Danish Urban Area Code **10002** and has a dedicated website (http://www.korsoer.dk) for municipal information.  

### Twin Towns  
Korsør maintains international ties through twinning agreements with:  
- **Police**, Poland.  
- **Motala Municipality**, Sweden.  

### Identifiers & Classifications  
The city is cataloged in multiple international systems:  
- **GND ID**: 4641692-4 (German National Library).  
- **VIAF ID**: 240545576 (Virtual International Authority File).  
- **GeoNames ID**: 2618361 (geographic database).  
- **UN/LOCODE**: DKKRR (United Nations trade and transport location code).  
- **BnF ID**: 15535058v (Bibliothèque nationale de France).  

### Cultural & Historical References  
Korsør is documented in:  
- *Trap Danmark* (3rd and 5th editions), a Danish topographical work.  
- The *11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica* (1911), highlighting its historical significance.  
- MusicBrainz (area ID: 61296c2b-e65b-477f-a68a-67c2b2c99739).  

### Demonym & Local Identity  
Residents are referred to as *korsoraner* or *korsørianer*, terms verified by the *Ordbog over Det danske Sprog* (Danish dictionary).  

### Digital & Academic Presence  
- **Website**: http://www.korsoer.dk.  
- **Wikidata**: Described as a "city in Denmark" with sitelinks in 24 languages (e.g., Danish, English, French).  
- **Categories**:  
  - **Born here**: Q131295271.  
  - **Associated people**: Category:People from Korsør.  

### Visual Identity  
Key images include:  
- **Coat of arms**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_arms_of_Korsør.svg.  
- **Banner**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Storebæltsbroen_banner.jpg.  

### Technical & Infrastructure Data  
- **Elevation**: 2 meters above sea level (source: Q837615).  
- **Locator codes**:  
  - Danish Urban Area Code: 10002.  
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -2745700.  
  - ArchINFORM Location ID: 7102.  

### Legacy & Documentation  
Korsør is referenced in historical and academic sources such as *Trap Danmark* and the *11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica*, ensuring its place in documented Danish urban history. Its inclusion in global identifier systems (VIAF, GeoNames) further solidifies its recognized status as a distinct geographic and cultural entity.

## References

1. BnF authorities
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. [Source](https://ordnet.dk/ddo/ordbog?query=kors%C3%B8rianer)
5. GeoNames
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/dk.htm)
7. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)