Löbejün
| Löbejün | ||
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| Ortsteil of Löbejün-Wettin | ||
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| Coordinates: 51°38′N 11°54′E / 51.633°N 11.900°ECoordinates: 51°38′N 11°54′E / 51.633°N 11.900°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt | |
| District | Saalekreis | |
| Town | Löbejün-Wettin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.52 km2 (7.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | |
| Population (2009-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 2,247 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 06193 | |
| Dialling codes | 034603 | |
| Vehicle registration | SK | |
| Website | www.stadt-loebejuen.de | |
Löbejün is a former town in the Saalekreis in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Löbejün-Wettin.
Löbejün is located 15 km north of Halle (Saale). The town is located in a hilly area in which a tributary to the Saale River, the Fuhne, flows.
The town is known for its Löbejüner porphyry. In the northeastern part of the town coal beds are found.
The following towns are classified as part of Löbejün:
Löbejün was first recognized in 961 as Liubichun.
² Source: Statistisches Landesamt Sachsen-Anhalt
Since 1518 (when the quarry was first mentioned) porphyry was processed. In circa 1622 the coal mine was founded. The coal mine reached peak production in the 18th century, when it had 27 mine shafts. It closed in 1884.
Löbejün is the administrative centre of the administrative district of the northern Saalkreis (area surrounding the Saale River), Saalkreis Nord.
The mayor, Thomas Madl, (CDU) was re-elected on the 20. January 2002.
The city shield consists of a green background with two silver key with their teeth pointed outwards. Four roses (the upper and lower, silver, and the ones on the side, red) are also found on the shield.
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