Lyubcha

Lyubcha
Любча
Village
Lyubcha

Location of Ljubcha

Coordinates: 41°37′N 24°6′E / 41.617°N 24.100°ECoordinates: 41°37′N 24°6′E / 41.617°N 24.100°E
Country  Bulgaria
Province
(Oblast)
Smolyan
Municipality
(Obshtina)
Dospat
Government[1]
  Mayor Veliko Mitkov (MRF)
Area
  Total 20.037 km2 (7.736 sq mi)
Elevation 1,170 m (3,840 ft)
Population (2010-12-15)[2]
  Total 917
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal Code 4833
Area code(s) 030458
Car plates CM

Lyubcha (Bulgarian: Любча) is a village in southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Dospat, Smolyan Province.

Geography

The village of Lyubcha is located in the Western Rhodope Mountains. It is situated in the Chech region.

History

According to Vasil Kanchov, in 1900 Lyubcha was populated by 320 Bulgarian Muslims.[3]

Religion

The population is Muslim. Most inhabitants of the village are Pomaks.

Sights

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