Łobez

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Łobez (German: Labes) a town in Poland, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is the capital of Łobez County. Population is 10,657 (2005).

Łobez is placed upon the Rega river.

[edit] The name

The name Łobez (pronunced like /'wɔ.bes/) comes from the Old Polish łobuzie (the bushes).

[edit] History

Łobez was mentioned firstly in a document from 1271. According to that, the Borko knight was the owner of the city. In 1348 Łobez has got the rights as a city.

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 53°38′N, 15°37′E

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