Brocēni
Brocēni | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| 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 | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | LV-3851; LV-3801 |
| Calling code | +371 638 |
| Number of city council members | 11 |
Brocēni (;Template:Lang-de) 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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