Lyubcha (Bulgarian: Любча) is a village in southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Dospat, Smolyan Province.
Lyubcha Любча | |
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Village | |
  Lyubcha Location of Ljubcha | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′N 24°6′E / 41.617°N 24.100°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Smolyan |
| Municipality (Obshtina) | Dospat |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Veliko Mitkov (MRF) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.037 km2 (7.736 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-15)[2] | |
| • Total | 917 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 4833 |
| Area code | 030458 |
| Vehicle registration | CM |
Geography
The village of Lyubcha is located in the Western Rhodope Mountains. It is situated in the Chech region.
History
According to Vasil Kanchov, in 1900 Lyubcha was populated by 320 Bulgarian Muslims.[3]
Religion
The population is Muslim. Most inhabitants of the village are Pomaks.
Sights
- Roman-style bridge