Liberec
Liberec (ˈlɪbɛrɛt͡s, German: Reichenberg) is the fifth-largest city in the Czech Republic. It is on the Lusatian Neisse and surrounded by the Jizera Mountains and Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge. It has a population of 100 000. It was first mentioned in 1352.
Coordinates: 50°46′N 15°4′E / 50.767°N 15.067°ECoordinates: 50°46′N 15°4′E / 50.767°N 15.067°E | |
Country | Czech Republic |
Region | Liberec Region |
District | Liberec |
First mentioned | 1352 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jaroslav Zámečník (SLK) |
Area | |
• Total | 106.09 km2 (40.96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
Population (2019-01-01[1]) | |
• Total | 104,445 |
• Density | 984.49/km2 (2,549.83/sq mi) |
Postal code | 460 01 |
Website | www.liberec.cz |
Twin towns – Sister cities
Liberec is twinned with:
- Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Amiens, France
- Augsburg, Germany
- Nahariya, Israel
- St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Zittau, Germany
- Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France
- Kovrov, Russia
Liberec Media
Liberec City Hall and Neptune's Fountain
White tiger in Liberec Zoo
References
- ↑ "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
Other websites
- Official website (in Czech)