Löbejün


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

Geography

Geographic location

Löbejün is located 15 km north of Halle. 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:
Löbejün was first recognized in 961 as Liubichun.

Population development

² Source: Statistisches Landesamt Sachsen-Anhalt

Industrial development

Since 1518 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, Saalkreis Nord.

Mayor

The mayor, Thomas Madl, 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 are also found on the shield.

Partner cities

Museums

The Internationale Carl-Loewe-Gesellschaft e. V. 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 was built.

Literature