Friedrichskoog
| Friedrichskoog | |
|---|---|
  Friedrichskoog | |
Location of Friedrichskoog within Dithmarschen district  | |
| Coordinates: 54°1′N 8°55′E / 54.017°N 8.917°ECoordinates: 54°1′N 8°55′E / 54.017°N 8.917°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) |
| Population (2015-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,565 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 25718 |
| Dialling codes | 04854, 04856 |
| Vehicle registration | HEI |
Friedrichskoog 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, approx. 25 km southwest of Heide, and 25 km northeast of Cuxhaven.
The municipality is located in and named after the polder (German: Koog), which was named in honour of King Frederick VII of Denmark.
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