Brocēni
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| Brocēni | |||
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| Town | |||
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  Brocēni | |||
| Coordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E / 56.667°N 22.567°ECoordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E / 56.667°N 22.567°E | |||
| Country |
 Latvia | ||
| Town rights | 1992 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Arvīds Mēters | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.55 km2 (3.30 sq mi) | ||
| • Rural territory | 100.349 km2 (38.745 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 3,445 | ||
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/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 (
pronunciation (help·info);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.
See also
List of cities in Latvia
References
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