Löbejün

'' is a former town in the Saalekreis in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Löbejün-Wettin.GeographyGeographic locationLöbejün is located 15 km north of Halle (Saale). The town is located in a hilly area in which a tributary to the Saale River, the Fuhne, flows.GeologyThe town is known for its Löbejüner porphyry. In the northeastern part of the town coal beds are found.City classificationThe following towns are classified as part of Löbejün: GottgauSchlettauHistoryLöbejün was first recognized in 961 as Liubichun.Population development² Source: Statistisches Landesamt Sachsen-AnhaltIndustrial developmentSince 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.PoliticsLöbejün is the administrative centre of the administrative district of the northern Saalkreis, Saalkreis Nord.MayorThe mayor, Thomas Madl, was re-elected on the 20. January 2002.City emblemThe city shield consists of a green background with two silver key with their teeth pointed outwards. Four roses (the upper and lower, silver, and the ones on the side, red) are also found on the shield.