Lubāna

Lubāna (pronunciation; German: Lubahn) is a town situated in Madona Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, situated by the Aiviekste river. It acquired a town status in 1992, and the current population is 1974. Its emblem is a golden duck on a blue background in the top part and 3 waved lines (top part silver, bottom part blue) in the bottom part.

Lubāna
Town
Railway station in Lubāna
Railway station in Lubāna
Flag of Lubāna
Coat of arms of Lubāna
Lubāna is located in Latvia
Lubāna
Lubāna
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°54′N 26°43′E
Country Latvia
MunicipalityMadona Municipality
Town rights1992
Government
  MayorTālis Salenieks
Area
  Total4.46 km2 (1.72 sq mi)
  Land4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
  Water0.2 km2 (0.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[2]
  Total1,467
  Density330/km2 (850/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-4830
Calling code+371 648
Number of city council members7

It has a Lutheran church (built 1868-1872) and a Catholic church, 1 nursery school and 1 secondary school.

Notable people

Hugo Celmiņš, Prime Minister of Latvia.


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