Lubāna

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.

Lubāna
Town
Railway station in Lubāna
Flag
Coat of arms
Lubāna
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°54′N 26°43′E
Country Latvia
DistrictLubāna municipality
Town rights1992
Government
  MayorTālis Salenieks
Area
  Total4.394 km2 (1.697 sq mi)
Population
  Total1,934
  Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-4830
Calling code+371 648
Number of city council members7

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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