# Esbjerg > town in Denmark **Wikidata**: [Q26234](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26234) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esbjerg) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/esbjerg ## Summary Esbjerg is a town and urban area in Denmark that serves as the administrative center of Esbjerg Municipality. Founded in 1868, the city has a population of 71,554 as of 2025, while the wider municipality recorded a population of 115,459 in 2022. It is classified as a city, a human settlement, and a distinct urban area within the country. ## Key Facts - **Inception**: Esbjerg was established in 1868. - **Classification**: Defined as a city, an urban area in Denmark, and a large human settlement. - **Location**: Located in Esbjerg Municipality (from 2007-01-01), previously in Esbjerg Municipality (1970-2006) and Esbjerg civil parish (1899-1970). - **Capital Status**: Serves as the capital of Esbjerg Municipality, the former Esbjerg Municipality (1970–2006), and Esbjerg civil parish. - **Coordinates**: 55.470833° N, 8.451389° E. - **Elevation**: 17 meters above sea level. - **Population (City)**: - 71,554 (2025, preferred/administrative estimate). - 72,398 (2018). - 71,579 (2012). - 71,459 (2010). - 71,292 (2007). - **Population (Municipality)**: 115,459 (2022). - **Time Zone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time). - **Postal Code**: 6700. - **UN/LOCODE**: DKEBJ. - **Official Name**: Esbjerg. - **Demographic**: The demonym for residents is "esbjergenser". - **Twinned Administrative Bodies**: Stavanger, Szczecin, Suzhou, Jyväskylä (since 1947), Eskilstuna Municipality, Maniitsoq, and Tórshavn. ## FAQs **When was Esbjerg founded?** Esbjerg was founded in 1868. **What is the population of Esbjerg?** As of 2025, the city itself has a population of 71,554. The broader Esbjerg Municipality, which the city governs, had a population of 115,459 according to data from January 1, 2022. **Where is Esbjerg located?** Esbjerg is situated in Denmark at coordinates 55.470833° N and 8.451389° E, at an elevation of 17 meters above sea level. It lies within the postal code area 6700. **What are the sister cities of Esbjerg?** Esbjerg maintains twinning relationships with Stavanger, Szczecin, Suzhou, Jyväskylä (a partnership established in 1947), Eskilstuna Municipality, Maniitsoq, and Tórshavn. **What administrative roles does Esbjerg hold?** Esbjerg acts as the capital for Esbjerg Municipality (current), the former Esbjerg Municipality (1970–2006), and Esbjerg civil parish. ## Why It Matters Esbjerg serves as a significant urban center and administrative capital within its region. Its founding in 1868 marks it as a relatively modern settlement compared to many ancient Danish cities, yet it has grown to support a population exceeding 71,000 within the city limits and over 115,000 in the municipality. The city is included on the focus list of "Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark," underscoring its cultural and historical relevance. Its extensive network of sister cities across Europe and Greenland highlights its international connectivity and regional importance in collaborative networks. ## Notable For - **Extensive Documentation**: The city is described by numerous authoritative historical sources, including the 1911 *Encyclopædia Britannica*, *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (4th edition), *Trap Danmark* (3rd and 5th editions), and the *Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary*. - **Digital Presence**: Esbjerg maintains an official subreddit (r/esbjerg), established in 2012, which operates in both Danish and English. - **Population Tracking**: The city is meticulously tracked in population statistics, with specific data points available annually from 2007 to 2025. - **Media and Icons**: It has specific visual identifiers, including a coat of arms and a page banner featuring Esbjerg Central Station, as well as audio files for pronunciation. ## Body ### Geography and Location Esbjerg is situated at the coordinates 55.470833333333 latitude and 8.4513888888889 longitude. The town sits at an elevation of 17 meters above sea level. Geographically, it falls within the timezone of UTC+01:00 for standard time and shifts to UTC+02:00 for daylight saving time. The postal code for the area is 6700. ### Administrative History Administratively, Esbjerg has undergone several boundary changes. It is currently located in Esbjerg Municipality, a status effective from January 1, 2007. Prior to this, from April 1, 1970, to December 31, 2006, it was located in the former Esbjerg Municipality (1970–2006). Even earlier, from January 1, 1899, to March 30, 1970, it was situated in the Esbjerg civil parish. Esbjerg functions as the capital for all three of these administrative divisions. ### Population Demographics The population of Esbjerg has fluctuated and grown over the years. In the city proper, the population was recorded as 71,292 in 2007, rising to 71,459 in 2010 and 71,579 in 2012. By 2018, the population reached 72,398. The preferred administrative estimate for 2025 places the population at 71,554. For the broader Esbjerg Municipality, which applies to the larger administrative area, the population was recorded at 115,459 on January 1, 2022. ### International Relations Esbjerg participates in several international twinning agreements. These include relationships with Stavanger, Szczecin, and Suzhou. The partnership with Jyväskylä is notably long-standing, having started in 1947. Additional twinned bodies include Eskilstuna Municipality, Maniitsoq, and Tórshavn. ### Online Presence and Media The city maintains an official website at https://www.esbjerg.dk/. Additionally, it has an official presence on Reddit under the subreddit r/esbjerg, which is designated as an official subreddit for Esbjerg in Denmark. This subreddit was created on February 28, 2012, and supports both Danish and English languages. On Facebook, the city is identified by the location ID 106539502715833. Visual representations of the city include an image of the harbor viewed from the water tower and a page banner depicting the central station. The official coat of arms is also documented and available as a vector graphic. ### External Identifiers and References Esbjerg is cataloged in numerous databases and knowledge systems: * **Library and Authority IDs**: GND ID (4235098-0), VIAF ID (237549265), and Library of Congress NR (nl_cr_aut_id: xx0033870). * **Geographic Codes**: WOEID (553065), GeoNames ID (2622447), OpenStreetMap Node ID (21040360), and UN/LOCODE (DKEBJ). * **Academic and Encyclopedic**: Described by sources such as *Trap Danmark* (3rd and 5th editions), *Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary*, *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (4th edition), and the *Encyclopædia Britannica* (11th edition and online). * **Categorization**: Listed on focus lists such as "Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark" and categorized for people born here, deaths in the city, and associated people. * **Other IDs**: MusicBrainz area ID (2433595d-e36e-4c18-bf57-2f18b88cec9c), BBC Things ID (54806dfb-7c65-4875-9ffd-9e72b680858b), WHO's on First ID (101749155), and WorldCat Entities ID (E39PBJycJ9qf3HgcvChDW68cT3). ## References 1. [Source](https://www.jyvaskyla.fi/organisaatio/konsernihallinto/kansainvaliset-yhteydet/verkostot/jyvaskylan-ystavyyskunnat) 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. Czech National Authority Database 4. MusicBrainz 5. [Befolkningstal fordelt på byer og sogne 2022](https://www.esbjerg.dk/om-kommunen/fakta-om-kommunen/befolkningen-i-tal/befolkningstal) 6. [Source](https://www.statistikbanken.dk/BY1) 7. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0 8. GeoNames 9. BBC Things 10. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/dk.htm) 11. [Source](https://it-ch.topographic-map.com/map-zt6htj/Esbjerg/?zoom=19¢er=55.47235%2C8.45258&popup=55.4725%2C8.45262) 12. Quora 13. [Official subreddit for Esbjerg in Denmark](https://www.reddit.com/r/esbjerg/) 14. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)