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Lukovit (Bulgarian: Луковит [ˈɫukovit]) is a town in northern Bulgaria, part of Lovech Province. It is situated on both banks of the Zlatna Panega between the Danubian Plain and the foot of Stara Planina. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 9,630 inhabitants.[1]

Lukovit
Lukovit
Location of Lukovit
Coordinates: 43°12′N 24°10′E
CountryBulgaria
Province
(Oblast)
Lovech
Government
  MayorIvan Grancharov
Elevation
171 m (561 ft)
Population
 (31.12.2009)[1]
  City9,630
  Urban
18,788
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
5770
Area code(s)0697
Church in central Lukovit
Church in central Lukovit

The town was first mentioned in Ottoman registers of 1430. In 1495, it had 47 households. Between 1683 and 1687, Lukovit was part of an Ottoman process of forceful Islamization, but was never completely converted as late as 1860 when it had 250 Muslim Bulgarian and 260 Eastern Orthodox households. After the Liberation of Bulgaria, all the Muslims left the town.

Buried artefacts from the 4th century BC Thracian culture, the Lukovit Treasure (Bulgarian: Луковитско съкровище) comprising horse brasses made of silver, were found in 1953 near the town.


Honour


Lukovit Point on Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands is named after Lukovit. The local football team is Botev Lukovit.


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- [en] Lukovit

[ru] Луковит

Луковит (болг. Луковит) — город в Болгарии. Находится в Ловечской области, административный центр общины Луковит. Население составляет 9300 человек (2022)[1].



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