Libkovice pod Řípem

Libkovice pod Řípem is a village and municipality (obec) in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic.

Libkovice pod Řípem
Municipality
Libkovice pod Řípem
Coordinates: 50°23′43″N 14°20′28″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Ústí nad Labem
District	Litoměřice
Area
• Total	7.94 km^2 (3.07 sq mi)
Elevation	220 m (720 ft)
Population  (2007)
• Total	541
• Density	68/km^2 (180/sq mi)
Postal code	411 87
Website	http://www.obecni-urad.net/libkovice_pod_ripem

The municipality covers an area of 7.94 square kilometres (3.07 sq mi), and has a population of 541 (as at 31 December 2007).

Libkovice pod Řípem lies approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) south-east of Litoměřice, 37 km (23 mi) south-east of Ústí nad Labem, and 35 km (22 mi) north of Prague.

History

Libkovice is located near sacred hill Říp in small valley at an altitude of 221 meters. Libkovice was founded at the end of first millennium after Christ, during the reign of powerful Vršovci dynasty. The name of village is probably deduced from name of first family which lived in this place. Great grandfather of this family was named Ljubek, so the name of village was originally Ljubekovice.

References

• Czech Statistical Office: Municipalities of Litoměřice District