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  Idnumber 0106
  County Østfold
  Landscape <!-- what -->
  Capital Fredrikstad
  Governor Ole Haabeth ( Ap )
  Governor As Of 2003
  Arearank 283
  Area 288
  Arealand 283
  Areapercent 009
  Population As Of 2005
  Populationrank 7
  Population 70,418
  Populationpercent 153
  Populationdensity 249
  Populationincrease 77
  Language Bokmål
  Lat Deg 59 lat_min=12 lat_sec=19 lon_deg=10 lon_min=57 lon_sec=0
  Utm Zone 32V utm_northing=6564541 utm_easting=0611364 geo_cat=adm2nd
  Coatofarms
  Map <!--Replace with County map-->
  Munwebpage wwwfredrikstadkommuneno


Fredrikstad (previously ''Frederiksstad'') (literally ''Fredriks Town'') is a Town and Municipality in the County of Østfold , Norway .
The town straddles the River Glomma where it meets the Sea .

With neighbouring town Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad forms the fifth largest Urban Area In Norway set within the two municipalities; Fredrikstad contributing approximately 58% of the population. As of January 1st, 2005, this urban area has a population of 97,100.

Fredrikstad was built at the mouth of Glomma after Sarpsborg (15 km upstream) had burned down. It was founded in 1567 by king Frederik II , and later even Sarpsborg was rebuilt at its original place.

The town centre is situated on the west bank of Glomma, while the old town on the east bank is Northern Europe 's best preserved Fortified Town .

Fredrikstad used to have a large sawmill industry and was an important Harbour for Timber export, then later on Shipbuilding , until the main yard was closed in the 1980s . The main Industries are currently various Chemical plants and other light industry.

In 2005 , Fredrikstad was a host port for the Tall Ships' Race .