Friedrichskoog
Friedrichskoog (Low German: Friechskouch) is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated near the outflow of the Elbe into the North Sea, approximately 25 km southwest of Heide, and 25 km northeast of Cuxhaven.
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| Coordinates: 54°1′N 8°55′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District | Dithmarschen |
| Municipal assoc. | Marne-Nordsee |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karl Heinrich Thomsen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.96 km2 (20.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2019-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,539 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 25718 |
| Dialling codes | 04854, 04856 |
| Vehicle registration | HEI |
The municipality is located in and named after the polder (German: Koog), which was named in honour of King Frederick VII of Denmark.
References
- "Statistikamt Nord – Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2019 (XLS-file)". Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein (in German).
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