Fredericia
Fredericia (Danish pronunciation: [fʁeðəˈʁetɕæ]) is a town located in Fredericia Municipality in the southeastern part of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. The city is part of the Triangle Region, which includes the neighbouring cities of Kolding and Vejle. It was founded in 1650 by Frederick III, after whom it was named.
Fredericia | |
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The statue Landsoldaten ("The Foot Soldier") in Fredericia, Denmark | |
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Fredericia Location in Denmark Fredericia Fredericia (Region of Southern Denmark) | |
| Coordinates: 55°34′N 9°45′E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) |
| Municipality | Fredericia |
| Founded | 1650 |
| Current municipality | 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 27.3 km2 (10.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 41,243 |
| • Urban density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| • Gender | 20,605 males and 20,638 females |
| Demonym | Fredericianer |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-7000 Fredericia |
| Area code | (+45) 72 |
| Website | www |
The city itself has a population of 41,243 (1 January 2023) and the Fredericia Municipality has a population of 52,173 (2023).
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