# Frankfurt (Oder)

> city in Brandenburg, Germany

**Wikidata**: [Q4024](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4024)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurt_(Oder))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/frankfurt-oder

## Summary
Frankfurt (Oder) is a city in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, located directly on the Oder River and historically significant as a border town with Poland. It is a district-independent city with a population of approximately 58,818 as of 2023. The city is known for its historical role in trade, culture, and its division by the Oder River into German and Polish parts.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1201, Frankfurt (Oder) has a long history as a Hanseatic city (1430–1442).
- Located in Brandenburg, Germany, it is part of the Lubusz Land and shares borders with Słubice, Poland.
- The city covers an area of 147.85 km² (as of 2017) and lies at 52.3421° N, 14.5517° E.
- As of 2023, the population is 58,818, with 30,161 women and 28,657 men.
- The city operates under the Central European Time (CET) zone (UTC+1) and Daylight Saving Time (UTC+2).
- Frankfurt (Oder) is divided by the Oder River, with the Polish twin city of Słubice on the opposite bank.
- The city is twinned with several international cities including Nîmes (France), Vantaa (Finland), and Tijuana (Mexico).
- It is a college town and a border city, with historical and cultural significance in regional development.
- The city is home to the Concert Hall Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and the Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (Oder).
- Frankfurt (Oder) has a rich linguistic and historical heritage, with numerous historical names and aliases in multiple languages.
- The city is part of the NUTS region DE403 and uses the licence plate code "FF".
- The city's official website is [https://www.frankfurt-oder.de/](https://www.frankfurt-oder.de/).

## FAQs
**What is Frankfurt (Oder)?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) is a city in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, located on the Oder River. It is a historically significant border city, twinned with Słubice, Poland, and has been a center of trade and culture since its founding in 1201.

**Where is Frankfurt (Oder) located?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) is located in Brandenburg, Germany, on the eastern bank of the Oder River, directly across from the Polish city of Słubice. Its coordinates are 52.3421° N, 14.5517° E.

**What is the population of Frankfurt (Oder)?**  
As of 2023, the population is 58,818, with 30,161 women and 28,657 men. The city has experienced a gradual population decline since the 1990s.

**What is the historical significance of Frankfurt (Oder)?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) was a Hanseatic city from 1430 to 1442 and has been a significant trade and cultural center since the medieval period. It was also part of various historical states, including the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Democratic Republic.

**What organizations or cities is Frankfurt (Oder) twinned with?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) is twinned with cities such as Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland), Słubice, Nîmes (France), Vantaa (Finland), Heilbronn (Germany), Vitebsk (Belarus), Tzoran-Kadima (Israel), Yuma (USA), Vratsa (Bulgaria), Tijuana (Mexico), and Scandicci (Italy).

**What are some notable features of Frankfurt (Oder)?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) is a border city, a college town, and a historically significant Hanseatic site. It is also known for its cultural institutions, including the Concert Hall Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.

**What is the administrative structure of Frankfurt (Oder)?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) is a district-independent city in Brandenburg. It is part of the Oder-Spree and Märkisch-Oderland districts and has a local dialing code of 0335.

**What languages are associated with Frankfurt (Oder)?**  
Frankfurt (Oder) is referenced in over 100 languages on Wikipedia, including German, English, French, Russian, and many others. The city also has a rich multilingual historical and linguistic heritage.

## Why It Matters
Frankfurt (Oder) holds historical, cultural, and geopolitical significance. As a city divided by the Oder River, it represents a unique cross-border identity with Poland. Its role in the Hanseatic League, its evolution through multiple political regimes, and its modern-day cultural institutions make it a key site for understanding regional European history and cooperation.

## Notable For
- Being a historically Hanseatic city (1430–1442) with a rich medieval trade history.
- Its unique geographic position as a border city split by the Oder River.
- Hosting the Concert Hall Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, a major cultural venue.
- Serving as a college town with academic and cultural institutions.
- Its international partnerships and city twinning efforts with cities across Europe and the world.
- A diverse set of historical names and linguistic identities, including Latin, Polish, and Hebrew references.

## Body

### History
Frankfurt (Oder) was founded in 1201 and has played a significant role in European history. It was part of the Hanseatic League from 1430 to 1442 and has been influenced by various political entities, including the Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire, Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the German Democratic Republic. The city was under Soviet occupation from 1945 to 1949 and became part of modern Germany in 1990.

### Geography and Demographics
Frankfurt (Oder) is located in Brandenburg, Germany, at 52.3421° N, 14.5517° E. It covers 147.85 km² and is part of the Lubusz Land. As of 2023, the city's population was 58,818, with a gender distribution of 30,161 women and 28,657 men. The city shares borders with Oder-Spree District, Märkisch-Oderland District, and the Polish city of Słubice.

### Political and Administrative Structure
Frankfurt (Oder) is a district-independent city in Brandenburg. It is part of the Frankfurt (Oder) District and uses the licence plate code "FF". The city government is currently led by Mayor Axel Strasser (as of 2025). The city's regional key is 120530000000, and its German municipality key is 12053000.

### Culture and Institutions
Frankfurt (Oder) is a college town and home to the Concert Hall Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The city also operates the Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (Oder), a public transport company. It is a center for cultural events and historical preservation, with monuments listed in Q1829851.

### International Relations
Frankfurt (Oder) is twinned with several cities including:
- Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland)
- Słubice (Poland)
- Nîmes (France)
- Vantaa (Finland)
- Heilbronn (Germany)
- Vitebsk (Belarus)
- Tzoran-Kadima (Israel)
- Yuma (USA)
- Vratsa (Bulgaria)
- Tijuana (Mexico)
- Scandicci (Italy)

### Language and Historical Names
Frankfurt (Oder) has a rich linguistic heritage with over 60 historical names in languages such as Latin, Polish, Hebrew, and Italian. Some names include:
- Franckfurt an der Oder
- Francofortum ad Oderam
- Frankfurt an der Oder
- Francfort del Oder

### Data and Identifiers
- **ISNI**: 0000000121565607
- **VIAF ID**: 312802909
- **GND ID**: 4018122-4
- **GeoNames ID**: 2925535
- **UN/LOCODE**: DEFFO
- **Timezone**: CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2)
- **Elevation**: 40 meters above sea level
- **Postal Codes**: 15230, 15232, 15234, 15236
- **Dialing Code**: 0335 (with 033605 for Booßen)
- **NUTS Code**: DE403
- **HASC Code**: DE.BB.FA
- **Getty TGN ID**: 7005972
- **Library of Congress ID**: n81107068

### Digital Presence
Frankfurt (Oder) maintains an official website at [https://www.frankfurt-oder.de/](https://www.frankfurt-oder.de/) and has a presence on Facebook via "RathausFrankfurtOder". The city also has entries in Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and various cultural databases.

### Notable Infrastructure and Landmarks
- Concert Hall Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
- Frankfurt (Oder) District (historical)
- Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (Oder)
- Holy Cross Church (featured in city imagery)

### Historical and Cultural References
Frankfurt (Oder) is referenced in multiple encyclopedias, including:
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Encyclopædia Britannica
- Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron
- Meyers Konversations-Lexikon
- The Nuttall Encyclopædia

### Population Trends
- 2023: 58,818 (30,161 female, 28,657 male)
- 2022: 58,230
- 2021: 57,015
- 2020: 56,679
- 1990: 86,131

### Related Entities
- **Oder River** and **Helenesee** (bodies of water)
- **Słubice County** (twin entity)
- **Falkenburg Castle** (factgrid item)
- **Frankfurt (Oder) District** (historical entity)

### Connected Projects and Databases
Frankfurt (Oder) is documented in:
- Wikidata
- Wikimedia Commons
- WorldCat Entities
- ArchInform
- Pinakes
- Jewish Encyclopedia
- Canadiana Name Authority
- Vatican Library
- iNaturalist
- MusicBrainz
- DE Agostini
- CANTIC
- SNARC
- BBC Things
- Comic Vine
- Yorck Project
- Hikr Waypoint
- Klexikon
- PWN Encyclopedia
- Early Modern Letters Online
- National Library of Israel
- National Library of Lithuania
- Slovak National Library
- National Historical Museums of Sweden
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Encyclopædia Universalis
- Quora
- Fandom
- World Historical Gazetteer
- Getty Thesaurus
- Library of Congress
- DE Agostini
- Fast ID
- ALVIN
- NSK
- CERL Thesaurus
- DDC
- EU Knowledge Graph
- OpenStreetMap
- Who's On First
- RKD
- Museums and Cultural Institutions
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV)
- Lower Sorbian Place Names
- Numista
- Store ID (Google Play)
- Klimadashboard.de
- Kulturenvanteri
- Edition Humboldt Digital
- Vitebsk (twin city)
- Tzoran-Kadima (twin city)
- Yuma (twin city)
- Vratsa (twin city)
- Tijuana (twin city)
- Scandicci (twin city)

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