Brocēni

Brocēni (pronunciation ; German: Brotzen) is a town in southern Latvia along the river Ciecere in Brocēni Municipality. The town is near lake Ciecere, 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 train station
Brocēni
Town
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Brocēni
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E
Country Latvia
Town rights1992
Government
 • MayorSolvita Dūklava
Area
 • Total8.44 km2 (3.26 sq mi)
 • Rural territory100.349 km2 (38.745 sq mi)
Population
 • Total28,939
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-3851; LV-3801
Calling code+371 638
Number of city council members11
Websitewww.broceni.lv

See also

List of cities in Latvia

References
  1. Regions of Latvia: Brocēni


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