# Frederikshavn

> town in northeast Jutland, Denmark

**Wikidata**: [Q27452](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27452)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederikshavn)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/frederikshavn

## Summary

Frederikshavn is a town in northeast Jutland, Denmark, serving as the capital of Frederikshavn Municipality. Located at coordinates 57.4339°N, 10.5361°E with an elevation of 8 metres above sea level, it covers an area of 13.6 square kilometres. As of January 1, 2017, the town had a population of 23,501 residents and is named after Frederick VI of Denmark.

## Key Facts

- **Classification**: City (instance of large human settlement)
- **Location**: Northeast Jutland, Denmark
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 57.433888888889, Longitude 10.536111111111
- **Area**: 13.6 square kilometres
- **Elevation**: 8 metres above sea level
- **Population**: 23,501 (as of January 1, 2017); 23,402 (2016)
- **Time Zone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- **Local Dialing Code**: 98
- **UN/LOCODE**: DKFDH
- **Danish Urban Area Code**: 11090
- **Named After**: Frederick VI of Denmark
- **Administrative Status**: Capital of Frederikshavn Municipality (current, preferred)
- **Historical Administration**: Part of Frederikshavn Municipality (1970-2006) from April 1, 1970 to January 1, 2007; part of current Frederikshavn Municipality since January 1, 2007
- **Official Website**: https://frederikshavn.dk/
- **Pronunciation**: [fʁeðʁeksˈhɑu̯ʔn] (Danish)
- **Twin Towns**: Rovaniemi; Bremerhaven (twinned since June 16, 1979)

## FAQs

**What is the geographical location of Frederikshavn?**
Frederikshavn is situated in northeast Jutland, Denmark, at coordinates 57.4339°N latitude and 10.5361°E longitude. The town sits at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and encompasses an area of 13.6 square kilometres.

**What is the population and demographic information for Frederikshavn?**
As of January 1, 2017, Frederikshavn had a population of 23,501 residents, up slightly from 23,402 in 2016. The town has the Danish urban area code 11090.

**What are the administrative divisions and municipal affiliations of Frederikshavn?**
Frederikshavn serves as the capital of Frederikshavn Municipality. Historically, it was part of Frederikshavn Municipality (1970-2006) from April 1, 1970 until January 1, 2007, when it became part of the current Frederikshavn Municipality.

**What twin town relationships does Frederikshavn maintain?**
Frederikshavn is twinned with Rovaniemi and Bremerhaven, with the Bremerhaven partnership established on June 16, 1979.

**What identifiers and codes are associated with Frederikshavn?**
Frederikshavn has numerous identifiers including UN/LOCODE DKFDH, Danish urban area code 11090, local dialing code 98, GeoNames ID 2621927, WOEID 553314, and GND ID 4292644-0.

## Why It Matters

Frederikshavn holds significance as an administrative centre in northeast Jutland, Denmark. As the capital of Frederikshavn Municipality, it serves as a governmental and civic hub for the surrounding region. The town is recognized on the Wikipedia WikiProject list of 1000 important articles about Denmark, indicating its national importance. Its naming after Frederick VI of Denmark connects it to Danish royal heritage. The town maintains international relations through its twin town partnerships with Rovaniemi and Bremerhaven. Frederikshavn's documentation across extensive reference sources—including Nordisk familjebok, Trap Danmark (3rd and 5th editions), and Encyclopædia Britannica—demonstrates its established place in Danish geographical and cultural documentation.

## Notable For

- Named after Frederick VI of Denmark, connecting the town to Danish royal history
- Recognized as one of Wikipedia's 1000 important articles about Denmark
- Maintains international twin town relationships with Rovaniemi and Bremerhaven (since 1979)
- Featured in multiple authoritative encyclopedic sources including Nordisk familjebok, Trap Danmark, and Encyclopædia Britannica
- Has extensive multilingual Wikipedia coverage across 49 languages including Danish, English, German, French, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese
- Possesses a historical seal dating to 1898 (Fredrikshavns_segl_1898.jpg)

## Body

### Geography and Location

Frederikshavn is positioned in northeast Jutland, Denmark, at precise coordinates of 57.433888888889°N latitude and 10.536111111111°E longitude. The town encompasses a total area of 13.6 square kilometres. It sits at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level. The town operates within the Central European Time zone, observing UTC+01:00 during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.

### Administrative History

Frederikshavn functions as the capital of Frederikshavn Municipality. Its administrative history reflects Denmark's municipal reorganization:

- **1970-2006**: Part of Frederikshavn Municipality (1970-2006) from April 1, 1970
- **2007-Present**: Part of the current Frederikshavn Municipality since January 1, 2007

The town has the Danish urban area code 11090 and uses the local dialing code 98.

### Population and Demographics

Frederikshavn's population has shown slight growth in recent documented years:
- **2016**: 23,402 residents
- **January 1, 2017**: 23,501 residents (preferred/most recent figure)

### Historical Origins and Naming

The town is named after Frederick VI of Denmark, establishing a connection to Danish royal heritage. Historical documentation of Frederikshavn appears in several authoritative sources:
- **Nordisk familjebok**
- **Trap Danmark (3rd edition)**: Volume 4, page 23, available at https://runeberg.org/trap/3-4/0039.html
- **Trap Danmark (5th edition)**: Volume 14, page 79, available at https://trap5.lex.dk/by/frederikshavn-hjoerring-amt/

### International Relations

Frederikshavn maintains twin town relationships with:
- **Rovaniemi**
- **Bremerhaven**: Partnership established on June 16, 1979

### Visual Identity and Symbols

The town possesses several official visual elements:
- **Logo**: Frederikshavn_logo_01.png
- **Coat of Arms**: Coat_of_arms_of_Frederikshavn.svg
- **Historical Seal**: Fredrikshavns_segl_1898.jpg (dating to 1898)

### Multimedia and Documentation

Frederikshavn is documented through various visual and audio materials:
- **Primary Image**: Frederikshavn_Kirke_2005_ubt.jpg (depicting Frederikshavn kirke)
- **Panoramic Banner**: Frederikshavn_Panorama_banner_(Matthias_Schalk).jpg
- **Pronunciation Audio**: Da_Frederikshavn.ogg (Danish pronunciation: [fʁeðʁeksˈhɑu̯ʔn])

### Digital Presence and Identifiers

Frederikshavn maintains extensive digital identification across numerous systems:

**Transportation and Trade**:
- UN/LOCODE: DKFDH

**Library and Authority Systems**:
- GND ID: 4292644-0
- VIAF ID: 248670102
- IDREF ID: 16631806X
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n81103411
- Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID: 15536553r
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007555180005171

**Geographic and Encyclopedic Systems**:
- GeoNames ID: 2621927
- WOEID: 553314
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -2742131
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID: place/Frederikshavn
- Online PWN Encyclopedia ID: 3902667

**Cultural and Knowledge Systems**:
- MusicBrainz Area ID: 73c2e9b5-0f4e-4ab9-a399-bd802def9168
- RKD Thesaurus ID: 55915
- Trap Danmark ID: Frederikshavn
- Den Digitale Byport ID: 75
- FactGrid Item ID: Irgen

**Social and Digital Platforms**:
- Facebook Location ID: 106053542759503
- Quora Topic: Frederikshavn
- YLE Topic ID: 18-199167
- BBC Things ID: f324bc8c-8c52-41e8-83ac-869d18a71fb3
- Yale LUX ID: place/bc38468e-f7db-4720-8c12-ec75d3047ebc
- Hikr Waypoint ID: 67153
- Who's On First ID: 101817303
- SNARC ID: 1915
- Freebase ID: /m/012jtl

### Linguistic and Wikipedia Coverage

Frederikshavn has extensive multilingual coverage across 49 Wikipedia language editions, including: Anglish, Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Asturian, Belarusian, Breton, Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, Welsh, Danish, German, Dimli, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Estonian, Basque, Persian, Finnish, Faroese, French, Northern Frisian, Western Frisian, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Georgian, Korean, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Swedish, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian, Volapük, and Chinese.

The Wikipedia article has a sitelink count of 52, with the main category being Category:Frederikshavn.

### People and Categories

Frederikshavn has established Wikipedia categories for biographical content:
- **Category:Births in Frederikshavn**: For people born in the town
- **Category:People from Frederikshavn**: For associated individuals
- **Category:Deaths in Frederikshavn**: For people who died in the town

### Official Resources

- **Official Website**: https://frederikshavn.dk/
- **Commons Category**: Frederikshavn

## References

1. BnF authorities
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. BBC Things
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/dk.htm)
9. Quora
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File