Karolinenkoog is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Karolinenkoog
Flag of Karolinenkoog
Coat of arms of Karolinenkoog
Location of Karolinenkoog within Dithmarschen district
Karolinenkoog is located in Germany
Karolinenkoog
Karolinenkoog
Karolinenkoog is located in Schleswig-Holstein
Karolinenkoog
Karolinenkoog
Coordinates: 54°16′N 8°58′E / 54.267°N 8.967°E / 54.267; 8.967
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictDithmarschen
Municipal assoc.KLG Eider
Government
 • MayorRainer Schmidt-Wiborg
Area
 • Total17.55 km2 (6.78 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total129
 • Density7.4/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25774
Dialling codes04882
Vehicle registrationHEI
Websitewww.amt-eider.de

In 1800 the municipality was named after the polder (German: Koog), which was named in honour of Princess Caroline of Denmark.

References edit

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