Riebau

Riebau is a village and a former municipality in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. As of 2012, it had a population of 476. In January 2012, Riebau merged with the municipality of Parchim to become part of the city of Parchim. The area of Riebau is characterized by its rural landscape, with agricultural land and forests dominating the scenery. Historically, the village likely developed as a farming settlement, a common pattern for many settlements in the Mecklenburg region.

The name "Riebau" itself may have origins in Old German or Slavic languages, possibly relating to a geographical feature or a personal name, though specific etymological details are not widely documented. Like many small German villages, Riebau would have experienced periods of growth and decline influenced by economic conditions, wars, and agricultural developments over centuries. The administrative merger with Parchim signifies a broader trend of consolidation among smaller rural communities in Germany, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and resource management. The village now functions as a part of the larger urban entity of Parchim, retaining its local identity while being integrated into the municipal structure.