Lebane
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Lebane ( ) is a town and municipality located in the Jablanica District of southern Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the town has a population of 8,025 inhabitants1, while the municipality has 18,119 inhabitants.
Lebane ( ) is a town and municipality located in the Jablanica District of southern Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the town has a population of 8,025 inhabitants, while the municipality has 18,119 inhabitants.
Geography
The town is located at the confluence of the rivers Jablanica and Šumanska Reka, in the alluvial plain created by the former. Just northeast of the town a larger plain called Leskovačko polje extends toward the town of Leskovac, which is the district seat. The elevation of the town of Lebane is between 275.2 and 420 MASL.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, the municipality has 22,000 inhabitants1.
Ethnic groups
The ethnic composition of the municipality:
Economy
The following table gives a preview of total number of registered people employed in legal entities per their core activity (as of 2018):
Features
The most significant historical monument in the vicinity of the town and within the boundaries of the municipality is the 6th century AD late Roman or early Byzantine town Justiniana Prima, locally better known as Caričin Grad, located c. 7 km from Lebane. The town is built by the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I to reputedly mark the location of his birth. The archaeological excavations on this site have been on-going since 1917 and large parts of the ancient settlement have since been uncovered including the impressive fortifications. In the municipality of Lebane there is ongoing discussion for the new Lebane coat of arms.
Gallery
File:Dom kulture "Radan" Lebane.jpg|Cultural Center Radan File:Црква у Лебану.jpg|Orthodox Church in Lebane File:Ruins of Iustyniana Prima - panoramio.jpg|Ruins of Justiniana Prima File:Царичин град-Caričin grad 2.jpg|Imperial Town - Ruins of Justiniana Prima
See also
List of populated places in Serbia
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