Lubāna
| Lubāna | |||
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| Town | |||
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  Lubāna Location in Latvia | |||
| Coordinates: 56°54′N 26°43′E / 56.900°N 26.717°ECoordinates: 56°54′N 26°43′E / 56.900°N 26.717°E | |||
| Country |
 Latvia | ||
| District | Lubāna municipality | ||
| Town rights | 1992 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Tālis Salenieks | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.394 km2 (1.697 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 1,934 | ||
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | ||
| Postal code | LV-4830 | ||
| Calling code | +371 648 | ||
| Number of city council members | 7 | ||
Lubāna (
pronunciation ; German: Lubahn) is a Latvian town situated in the district of Madona by the Aiviekste river. It acquired a town 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.
Notable people
Hugo Celmiņš, Prime Minister of Latvia.
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