Łobez

Łobez
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Łobez
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Country  Poland
Voivodeship West Pomeranian
County Łobez County
Gmina Gmina Łobez
Town rights 1295
Government
 • Mayor Ryszard Sola
Area
 • Total 11.75 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 10,617
 • Density 903.6/km2 (2,340.2/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73-150
Area code(s) +48 91
Car plates ZLO
Website http://www.lobez.pl

Łobez [ˈwɔbɛs] ( listen) (German: Labes) is a town in Poland, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is the capital of Łobez County, and has a population of 10,657 (2005).

Łobez lies upon the Rega river.

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The name

The name Łobez comes from the Old Polish łobuzie (meaning "bushes").

History

Łobez was first mentioned in a document from 1271, according to which a knight named Borko was the owner of the city. In 1295, Łobez received rights as a city.

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Łobez is twinned with:

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