Labin Istria Croatia

Labin is a town in Istria, west Croatia, with a town population of 5,806 and 10,424 in the greater municipality. Labin developed from the site of th…
Labin is a town in Istria, west Croatia, with a town population of 5,806 and 10,424 in the greater municipality. Labin developed from the site of the Roman settlement of Albona. Its name predates classical antiquity and is derived from Proto-Indo-European *alb-. Before and under the Roman occupation, Albona was an important commune. On a marble tablet the Roman inscription we read that under the Emperor Marco Iulio Severo Filippo noble Caesar noble Prince made Albona a Republic. To be a republic it had to have two joined Magistrates called Duumviri and Public officers called Aediles which took care of Public buildings and other official duties.
  • Country: Croatia
  • County: Istria County
  • Elevation: 210−320 m (689−1,050 ft)
  • Area code: 052
  • Demonym(s): Labinjonka (female) · Labinjon (male)
  • Time zone: UTC+1 (CET)
  • Postal code: 52220

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