Löbejün

Löbejün  is a former town in the Saalekreis in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Löbejün-Wettin.

Löbejün
Ortsteil of Löbejün-Wettin
General view of Löbejün
Coat of arms
Location of Löbejün
Löbejün
Löbejün
Coordinates: 51°38′N 11°54′E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictSaalekreis
TownLöbejün-Wettin
Area
 • Total20.52 km2 (7.92 sq mi)
Elevation
161 m (528 ft)
Population
 (2009-12-31)
 • Total2,247
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
06193
Dialling codes034603
Vehicle registrationSK
Websitewww.stadt-loebejuen.de

Geography

Geographic location

Löbejün is located 15 km north of Halle (Saale). The town is located in a hilly area in which a tributary to the Saale River, the Fuhne, flows.

Geology

The town is known for its Löbejüner porphyry. In the northeastern part of the town coal beds are found.

City classification

The following towns are classified as part of Löbejün:

  • Gottgau
  • Schlettau

History

Löbejün was first recognized in 961 as Liubichun.

Population development
Year or date Population
Middle ages ¹~5-600
Beginning of the 17th century ¹~1.000
1636 ¹96
1719 ¹909
1782 ¹1.299
1822 ¹2.100
1853 ¹3.100
1861 ¹3.497
1880 ¹3.425
1900 ¹3.332
1919 ¹2.802
1935 ¹3.279
Date Population
3. October 1990 ²2.640
31. December 1995 ²2.558
31. December 2000 ²2.443
31. December 2001 ²2.425
31. December 2002 ²2.393
31. December 2003 ²2.364
31. December 2004 ²2.355

² Source: Statistisches Landesamt Sachsen-Anhalt

Industrial development

Since 1518 (when the quarry was first mentioned) porphyry was processed. In circa 1622 the coal mine was founded. The coal mine reached peak production in the 18th century, when it had 27 mine shafts. It closed in 1884.

Politics

Löbejün is the administrative centre of the administrative district of the northern Saalkreis (area surrounding the Saale River), Saalkreis Nord.

Mayor

The mayor, Thomas Madl, (CDU) was re-elected on the 20. January 2002.

City emblem

The city shield consists of a green background with two silver key with their teeth pointed outwards. Four roses (the upper and lower, silver, and the ones on the side, red) are also found on the shield.

Partner cities

Culture and monuments

Museums
  • Heimatmuseum im Halleschen Tor

Music

The Internationale Carl-Loewe-Gesellschaft e. V. (International Carl Loewe Society) holds concerts and events related to the composer Carl Loewe.

Economy and infrastructure

Long-time companies present in Löbejün

In Löbejün porphyry is removed from the ground. Often used as fill in building roads, it is also used in home construction and also in the city wall, the Hallesche Tor and other buildings in the city.

Famous people

The composer Carl Loewe was born on 30 November 1796 in Löbejün. The birthplace of Loewe was torn down in 1886. In the place of the house, near the Church of St. Petri, the Alte Schule (the old school) (today: Carl Loewe-Haus) was built.

Literature
  • Siegmar von Schultze-Galléra: Wanderungen durch den Saalkreis (Journeys through the region surrounding Halle), Halle 1921

References
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