Gelsted Postal Codes: 5560 to 5592 | Middelfart, Syddanmark

Key Facts

Gelsted is a small town located in the Middelfart Municipality within the Syddanmark region of Denmark. Situated on the island of Funen, Gelsted occupies a strategic position along the eastern coast of the Little Belt strait, approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the municipal center Middelfart and about 30 kilometers southwest of Odense, Funen's largest city. The town covers an area of approximately 1.4 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,500 residents, making it a modest but significant settlement within the municipality. Gelsted is administratively organized as part of Middelfart Municipality, which comprises several towns and villages across western Funen. The town's coastal location has historically influenced its development, with fishing and maritime activities playing important roles in its economy alongside modern agriculture and local commerce. Gelsted serves as a residential community with basic amenities while maintaining close connections to larger urban centers in the region. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Gelsted and its surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.