Libina

Libina (German: Liebau) is a village and municipality (obec) in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.

Libina
Municipality
Coat of arms
Libina
Coordinates: 49°53′1″N 17°4′50″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictŠumperk
Area
  Total27.26 km2 (10.53 sq mi)
Elevation
269 m (883 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total3,465
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Postal code
788 05
Websitehttp://www.ou-libina.cz

The municipality covers an area of 27.26 square kilometres (10.53 sq mi), and has a population of 3,465 (as at 3 July 2006).

Libina lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Šumperk, 35 km (22 mi) north of Olomouc, and 192 km (119 mi) east of Prague.

The village is eight km long and is located at the foot of the Jeseníky Mountains. It is divided into three administrative parts: Dolní Libina, Horní Libina and Obědné.

The village existed more than six centuries ago and was first mentioned in 1344. The monuments of the village include the chapel in Dolní Libina part, St. George's Church or new renaissance building of Langer's villa.

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