Town in Denmark Fredericia Town The statue Landsoldaten ("The Foot Soldier") in Fredericia, Denmark Coat of arms Fredericia Location in Denmark Coordinates: 55°34′N 9°45′E﻿ / ﻿55.567°N 9.750°E﻿ / 55.567; 9.750Coordinates: 55°34′N 9°45′E﻿ / ﻿55.567°N 9.750°E﻿ / 55.567; 9.750 Country Denmark Region Southern Denmark (Syddanmark) Municipality Fredericia Founded 1650 Current municipality 1970 Area • Urban 27.1 km2 (10.5 sq mi) Elevation 15 m (49 ft) Population (2020) • Urban 40,981 • Urban density 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) Demonym(s) Fredericianer Time zone UTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST) Postal code 7000 Area code(s) (+45) 72 Website www.fredericia.dk