Brocēni
Brocēni (
pronunciation ; German: Brotzen) is a town in southern Latvia along the river Ciecere in Brocēni Municipality. The town is near lake Cieceres, which contains a large deposit of limestone, which is used in the manufacturing of cement. During the Second World War, a cement and slate factory was built in the town.[1] It is also home to the Starts Brocēni football club.
Brocēni | |
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Town | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Brocēni Location in Latvia | |
| Coordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Town rights | 1992 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Solvita Dūklava |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.44 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
| • Rural territory | 100.349 km2 (38.745 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,839 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | LV-3851; LV-3801 |
| Calling code | +371 638 |
| Number of city council members | 11 |
| Website | www |
See also
List of cities in Latvia
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