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.

Friedrichskoog
Flag of Friedrichskoog
Coat of arms of Friedrichskoog
Location of Friedrichskoog within Dithmarschen district
Friedrichskoog is located in Germany
Friedrichskoog
Friedrichskoog
Friedrichskoog is located in Schleswig-Holstein
Friedrichskoog
Friedrichskoog
Coordinates: 54°1′N 8°55′E / 54.017°N 8.917°E / 54.017; 8.917
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictDithmarschen
Municipal assoc.Marne-Nordsee
Government
 • MayorKarl Heinrich Thomsen
Area
 • Total
53.96 km2 (20.83 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total
2,462
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25718
Dialling codes04854, 04856
Vehicle registrationHEI
Friedrichskoog mit windraeders

The municipality is located in and named after the polder (German: Koog), which was named in honour of King Frederick VII of Denmark.

References

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  1. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2022" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein.