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Brocēni
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| Country | Latvia | ||
| Town rights | 1992 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Arvīds Mēters | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.55 km2 (3.3 sq mi) | ||
| • Rural territory | 100.349 km2 (38.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 3,445 | ||
| • Density | 40/km2 (103.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | ||
| Postal code | LV-3851; LV-3801 | ||
| Calling code | +371 638 | ||
| Number of city council members | 11 | ||
Brocēni (;German: Brotzen) is a town in southern Latvia along the river Ciecere in the Brocēni municipality. The town is near lake Ciecere, which contains a large deposit of limestone, which is used in the manufacture 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.
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