Lich, Hesse

Lich
Late medieval framework buildings in Oberstadt road
Location of Lich within Gießen district
Location of Lich
Lich
Lich
Coordinates: 50°31′18″N 8°49′15″E / 50.52167°N 8.82083°E / 50.52167; 8.82083
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionGießen
DistrictGießen
Subdivisions9 Stadtbezirke
Government
 • Mayor (2019–25) Julien Neubert
Area
 • Total
77.61 km2 (29.97 sq mi)
Elevation
177 m (581 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)
 • Total
14,310
 • Density184.4/km2 (477.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
35423
Dialling codes06404, 06004
Vehicle registrationGI
Websitewww.lich.de

Lich (German pronunciation: [lɪç] ) is a town in the district of Gießen, in Hesse, Germany. It is situated 12 km southeast of Gießen. Lich has a population of around 13,000.