# Frederiksværk

> town in Halsnæs Municipality, Denmark

**Wikidata**: [Q1796191](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1796191)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederiksværk)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/frederiksvrk

## Summary
Frederiksværk is a town with city status located in Halsnæs Municipality, Denmark. As of January 1, 2023, it has an estimated population of 12,815 residents. The town is situated at the coordinates 55.96989444°N, 12.0199°E and has an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (town)
- **Location**: Halsnæs Municipality, Denmark
- **Population**: 12,815 (2023 estimate); 12,718 (2022 estimate); 12,680 (2021 estimate); 12,282 (2016 estimate); 12,257 (2011 estimate)
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 55.96989444, Longitude 12.0199
- **Elevation**: 10 meters above sea level
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- **UN/LOCODE**: DKFDV
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the capital of Halsnæs Municipality
- **Danish Urban Area Code**: 10077

## FAQs
**Where is Frederiksværk located?**
Frederiksværk is situated in Halsnæs Municipality within Denmark. It serves as the administrative center (capital) of the municipality.

**What is the population of Frederiksværk?**
According to the most recent estimate from January 1, 2023, Frederiksværk has a population of 12,815. Population data shows a steady increase over recent years from 12,257 in 2011.

**What are the key identifiers and codes for Frederiksværk?**
Frederiksværk is identified by several codes and identifiers, including the UN/LOCODE DKFDV, the Danish Urban Area Code 10077, and the GeoNames ID 2621910. It is also cataloged in various library and knowledge systems with IDs like VIAF 126751246 and Library of Congress Authority ID n86058991.

**What time zone is Frederiksværk in?**
Frederiksværk follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+01:00 during standard time, and Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of Halsnæs Municipality, Frederiksværk serves as an important administrative and urban center within the Capital Region of Denmark. The town's steady population growth over the past decade indicates its continued relevance as a residential and economic hub. With its specific UN/LOCODE designation (DKFDV), it also holds significance for trade and logistics identification.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Significance**: Functions as the capital town of Halsnæs Municipality.
- **Consistent Growth**: Has demonstrated a consistent upward trend in population from 2011 to 2023.
- **Documented History**: Is extensively described in multiple editions of "Trap Danmark," a significant Danish topographical work.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Frederiksværk is located in the Halsnæs Municipality of Denmark. Geographically, it is positioned at latitude 55.96989444 and longitude 12.0199. The town sits at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level. It operates within the UTC+01:00 timezone during standard time and shifts to UTC+02:00 for daylight saving time.

### Demographics
The population of Frederiksværk has shown growth over the last decade according to estimate data:
- **2023**: 12,815
- **2022**: 12,718
- **2021**: 12,680
- **2016**: 12,282
- **2011**: 12,257

### Administrative and Civic Status
The town holds the administrative role of being the capital of Halsnæs Municipality. It is officially classified as a city (a large human settlement) and has a specific Danish urban area code of 10077. For international trade and transport purposes, it is assigned the UN/LOCODE DKFDV.

### Academic and Knowledge Base Presence
Frederiksværk is recorded in numerous academic and knowledge systems, reflecting its status as a documented entity:
- **Library Catalogs**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n86058991), VIAF ID (126751246), and the National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007560163905171).
- **Geographical Databases**: GeoNames ID (2621910) and GNS Unique Feature ID (-2742148).
- **Knowledge Graphs**: Who's On First ID (101818429), Yale LUX ID (place/0801f5b4-884b-4706-828d-30d6c8649e86), and Freebase ID (/m/0128nh).
- **Digital Danish Resources**: Trap Danmark ID and Den Digitale Byport ID (80).

### Historical and Source Documentation
The town is described in several key topographical publications, serving as historical and descriptive sources:
- **Trap Danmark (3rd Edition)**: Referenced on page 109 of volume 2.
- **Trap Danmark (5th Edition)**: Referenced on page 82 of volume 6.
- **Statistisk-topographisk Beskrivelse af Kongeriget Danmark**: Referenced on page 101 of volume 2.

### Media and Wikimedia Presence
Frederiksværk has a presence across various Wikimedia projects. It has a dedicated page banner image, a coat of arms image, and a main category on Wikimedia Commons. Wikipedia articles about the town exist in 22 different languages, including English, Danish, German, French, and Spanish. Sitelinks to the town's content across Wikimedia projects total 23.

## References

1. [Denmark. Hovedstaden. Frederiksværk. Citypopulation.de](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/denmark/hovedstaden/halsn%C3%A6s/10077__frederiksv%C3%A6rk/)
2. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/dk.htm)
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File