Lubāna
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Lubāna | |
City rights | 1992 |
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Location of Lubāna within Latvia | |
Location | |
Other names | Alt Lubahn |
Mayor | Miķelis Gruzītis |
Number of city council members | 7 |
District | Madona District |
Area | 4.394 km² (2 sq mi) |
Population | 1,934 |
Density | 440 /km² (1,140 /sq mi) |
Postal code | LV-4830 |
Calling code | +371 48 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Lubāna (pronunciation ) is a Latvian provincial city situated in the district of Madona by the Aiviekste river. It acquired a city 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.
It has a Lutheran church (built 1868-1872) and a Catholic church, 1 nursery school and 1 secondary school.
[edit] Notable people
Hugo Celmiņš, Prime Minister of Latvia.
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