Fredericia

Fredericia
Town
The statue Landsoldaten ("The Foot Soldier") in Fredericia, Denmark
The statue Landsoldaten ("The Foot Soldier") in Fredericia, Denmark
Coat of arms of Fredericia
Fredericia is located in Denmark
Fredericia
Fredericia
Location in Denmark
Fredericia is located in Region of Southern Denmark
Fredericia
Fredericia
Fredericia (Region of Southern Denmark)
Coordinates: 55°34′N 9°45′E / 55.567°N 9.750°E / 55.567; 9.750
CountryDenmark
RegionSouthern Denmark
 (Syddanmark)
MunicipalityFredericia
Founded1650
Current municipality1970
Area
 • Urban
27.3 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Urban
41,544
 • Urban density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
 • Gender [2]
20,759 males and 20,785 females
DemonymFredericianer
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
DK-7000 Fredericia
Area code(+45) 72
Websitewww.fredericia.dk

Fredericia (Danish pronunciation: [fʁeðəˈʁetɕæ])[3] is a town located in Fredericia Municipality in the southeastern part of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. The city is part of the Triangle Region, which includes the neighbouring cities of Kolding and Vejle. It was founded in 1650 by Frederick III, after whom it was named.

The city itself has a population of 41,544 (1 January 2024)[1] and the Fredericia Municipality has a population of 52,485 (2024).