Libkovice pod Řípem

Libkovice pod Řípem is a municipality and village in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Libkovice pod Řípem
Crossroads in Libkovice pod Řípem
Crossroads in Libkovice pod Řípem
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Coat of arms of Libkovice pod Řípem
Libkovice pod Řípem is located in Czech Republic
Libkovice pod Řípem
Libkovice pod Řípem
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°23′33″N 14°20′33″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictLitoměřice
First mentioned1351
Area
  Total7.95 km2 (3.07 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total539
  Density68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
413 01
Websitewww.libkovicepodripem.cz

Etymology

The name Libkovice is probably derived from name of first family which lived in this place. Great grandfather of this family was named Ljubek, so the name of village was originally Ljubekovice.[2]

Geography

Libkovice pod Řípem is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) southeast of Litoměřice and 31 km (19 mi) north of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape of the Lower Eger Table. It is situated near Říp Mountain, which lies outside the municipal territory. The highest point of the municipality is at 263 m (863 ft) above sea level.

History

Evangelical church

The first written mention of Libkovice pod Řípem is from 1351.[3] The village was probably founded around 1000, during the rule of the Vršovci family.[2]

Sights

The Evangelical church was built in 1852–1855. It was the first Evangelical church in the Czech Republic with a tower and bells.[4]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Libkovice pod Řípem. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  3. "Opatření obecné povahy o vydání územního plánu Libkovice pod Řípem" (in Czech). Obec Libkovice pod Řípem. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  4. "První evangelický kostel s věží a zvony v Čechách slaví 160 let" (in Czech). Ecumenical Council of Churches in the Czech Republic. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
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