Libáň

Libáň is a town in Jičín District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,900 inhabitants.

Libáň
Town
Main square
Main square
Flag of Libáň
Flag
Coat of arms of Libáň
Coat of arms
Libáň is located in Czech Republic
Libáň
Libáň
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°22′31″N 15°13′5″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictJičín
First mentioned1340
Government
 • MayorPetr Soukup
Area
 • Total19.67 km2 (7.59 sq mi)
Elevation
238 m (781 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,866
 • Density95/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
507 23
Websitewww.mestoliban.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Kozodírky, Křešice, Psinice and Zliv are administrative parts of Libáň.

Geography

Libáň is located about 12 km (7 mi) southwest of Jičín and 59 km (37 mi) northeast of Prague. It lies mostly in the Central Elbe Table. The northeastern part of the municipal territory belongs to the Jičín Uplands and includes the highest point of Libáň at 323 m (1,060 ft) above sea level. The Libáňský Stream flows through the town. There are several ponds around the town, the largest of them is Stejskal.

History

The first written mention of Libáň is from 1340, when it was already referred to as a town.[2]

Economy

The largest employer in Libáň is Antolin Liban, a car parts manufacturer owned by Grupo Antolin. It employs about 750 people.[3]

Sights

The landmark of the town is the Church of the Holy Spirit. It is originally a Gothic church from the 14th century. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1753–1756.[4]

  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • Church of the Holy Spirit
    Church of the Holy Spirit
  • Rural house in Křešice
    Rural house in Křešice
  • View towards Libáň
    View towards Libáň

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie, charakteristika města Libáň" (in Czech). Město Libáň. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  3. "O našem závodu Antolin Liban" (in Czech). Grupo Antolin. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  4. "Kostel sv. Ducha" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
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