Lychen (German pronunciation: [ˈlyːçən]), also known as Flößerstadt (raftsman city), is a town in the Uckermark district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated 24 kilometres (15 mi) southeast of Neustrelitz, and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Fürstenberg/Havel. This is the town where the thumbtack was created.

Lychen
Church of Saint John
Church of Saint John
Coat of arms of Lychen
Location of Lychen within Uckermark district
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Lychen is located in Germany
Lychen
Lychen
Lychen is located in Brandenburg
Lychen
Lychen
Coordinates: 53°12′12″N 13°19′11″E / 53.203235°N 13.319617°E / 53.203235; 13.319617
CountryGermany
StateBrandenburg
DistrictUckermark
Subdivisions4 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2024–32) Karola Gundlach[1]
Area
 • Total110.51 km2 (42.67 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,140
 • Density28/km2 (74/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
17279
Dialling codes039888
Vehicle registrationUM
Websitewww.lychen.de

History

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Historically, timber rafting was one of the most important sectors of the economy. The timber was built into rafts and used for building projects, and was also used to transport other goods. Lychen has a timber rafting museum, and tourists can travel by raft on the lake.

Flat-headed thumbtacks were invented in Lychen in 1903 by Johann Kirsten. His invention is celebrated in a memorial. At the beginning of the 20th century there were a number of small factories here manufacturing thumbtacks.

The Hohenlychen Sanatorium used by the Schutzstaffel during World War II, is located in the town.

Demography

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Lychen: Population development
within the current boundaries (2020)[3]
YearPop.±% p.a.
1875 3,184—    
1890 3,359+0.36%
1910 3,919+0.77%
1925 4,828+1.40%
1939 5,261+0.62%
1950 5,053−0.37%
1964 4,452−0.90%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1971 4,490+0.12%
1981 4,205−0.65%
1985 4,209+0.02%
1990 4,114−0.46%
1995 4,122+0.04%
2000 3,966−0.77%
2005 3,905−0.31%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2010 3,527−2.02%
2015 3,135−2.33%
2016 3,222+2.78%
2017 3,207−0.47%
2018 3,178−0.90%
2019 3,178+0.00%
2020 3,154−0.76%
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Landkreis Uckermark Wahl der Bürgermeisterin / des Bürgermeisters. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerungsentwicklung und Bevölkerungsstandim Land Brandenburg Dezember 2022" (PDF). Amt für Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg (in German). June 2023.
  3. ^ Detailed data sources are to be found in the Wikimedia Commons.Population Projection Brandenburg at Wikimedia Commons