# Fredrikstad

> settlement in Fredrikstad Municipality, Norway

**Wikidata**: [Q10498783](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10498783)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fredrikstad

## Summary
Fredrikstad is a city and administrative centre located in Fredrikstad Municipality, Norway. It is classified as a large human settlement and an urban area, distinct from the municipality itself. The city covers an area of 33.96 square kilometres and had a population of 63,610 as of 2016.

## Key Facts
*   **Location:** Situated in Fredrikstad Municipality, Norway (Coordinates: 59.2181°N, 10.9298°E).
*   **Population:** 63,610 (recorded in 2016).
*   **Area:** 33.96 square kilometres.
*   **Classification:** Instance of an administrative centre, an urban area in Norway, and a city.
*   **Naming:** Named after Frederick II of Denmark.
*   **Administrative Role:** Serves as the capital of Fredrikstad Municipality.
*   **Urban Area Status:** The urban area in Norway is represented by or replaced by the entity "Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg" in certain contexts.
*   **Identifiers:**
    *   VIAF ID: 244620786
    *   GeoNames ID: 3156529
    *   Library of Congress Authority ID: n85129412
    *   SSB Urban Settlement Number: 0021

## FAQs
**Where is Fredrikstad located?**
Fredrikstad is located in Norway, specifically within Fredrikstad Municipality. It serves as the administrative centre for the municipality.

**What is the population and size of Fredrikstad?**
As of 2016, the settlement had a population of 63,610. It covers a total area of 33.96 square kilometres.

**Who is Fredrikstad named after?**
The city is named after Frederick II of Denmark.

**How is Fredrikstad classified administratively?**
It is classified as a city, a large human settlement, and an urban area in Norway. It is distinct from but serves as the capital of Fredrikstad Municipality.

## Why It Matters
Fredrikstad serves as a critical administrative and demographic hub within Norway. As the capital of Fredrikstad Municipality, it functions as the central large human settlement in the region. Its significance is further underscored by its statistical designation as urban settlement number 0021 by Statistics Norway (SSB). The city's identity is historically rooted in its naming after Frederick II of Denmark, establishing a link to Scandinavian monarchical history. Furthermore, its integration into the broader "Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg" urban entity highlights its role in the larger regional cluster of Norwegian settlements.

## Notable For
*   **Historical Naming:** Distinctly named after Frederick II of Denmark.
*   **Administrative Centrality:** Designated as the capital (administrative centre) of Fredrikstad Municipality.
*   **Demographic Scale:** Recognized as a "large human settlement" with a substantial population of over 63,000 residents (as of 2016).
*   **Unique Identification:** Assigned specific administrative codes such as the SSB Urban Settlement Number 0021 and the SSR Place Name Number 365324.
*   **Linguistic Coverage:** The entity is covered by Wikipedia in multiple languages including Cebuano (ceb), Estonian (et), Norwegian Nynorsk (nn), Norwegian (no), and Swedish (sv).

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Fredrikstad is geographically positioned in Norway within Fredrikstad Municipality. Its precise coordinates are 59.2181° latitude and 10.9298° longitude. The settlement spans a total land area of 33.96 square kilometres.

Demographically, the city is a significant population centre. Records from 2016 indicate a population of 63,610 residents. It is officially classified as an instance of an "urban area in Norway" and a "city," described in database entries as a "large human settlement."

### Administrative and Political Status
Fredrikstad holds the status of an administrative centre, serving as the capital of Fredrikstad Municipality. It is important to distinguish the city entity from the municipality itself; structured data explicitly lists the city as "different_from" Fredrikstad Municipality.

In the context of Norwegian urban planning and statistics, the city is part of a broader regional dynamic. It is listed as "part_of" Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg. Additionally, data indicates that regarding its classification as an "urban area in Norway," the specific entity is "replaced_by" Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg.

### Etymology and Identity
The city derives its name from the historical figure Frederick II of Denmark. Audio pronunciation of the name is available in Norwegian, linked via Wikimedia Commons. The city maintains a digital presence through a dedicated subreddit ("fredrikstad") and has a designated "topic's main category" on Wikimedia Commons categorized as "Fredrikstad (city)."

### Technical Identifiers and External Links
Fredrikstad is cataloged under numerous international and national identification systems:
*   **Library & Archives:** VIAF ID 244620786; Library of Congress Authority ID n85129412; National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007562489105171; NL CR AUT ID xx0039684 (referenced as Fredrikstad (Norsko)).
*   **Geographic & Statistical:** GeoNames ID 3156529; GNS Unique Feature ID -258668; SSR Place Name Number 365324; SSB Urban Settlement Number 0021.
*   **Art & Research:** RKD Thesaurus ID 59038; Yale LUX ID place/3ad58b90-4c47-429c-86d1-df9fe813bfdd; SNARC ID "phasor measurement unit."
*   **Cultural Heritage:** National Historical Museums of Sweden ID geo/E406E9F6-D581-4895-BAF3-E1CB34F63327.

### Visual and Media Resources
Visual documentation of the entity is available through several images hosted on Wikimedia Commons, including:
*   Fredrikstad bryggepromenade fra Kråkerøybroa (Wharf promenade)
*   Fredrikstad StJosephsHospital01 (St. Joseph's Hospital)
*   Fredrikstad OldTownSquare01 (Old Town Square)
*   Fredrikstad BridgeacrossGlomma01 (Bridge across Glomma)

## References

1. Czech National Authority Database
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File