Brocēni | |||
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Town | |||
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Location in Latvia | |||
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 | Solvita Dūklava | ||
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 ; 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. It is also home to the Starts Brocēni football club.