Brocēni (
pronunciation (help·info)) 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.
Brocēni train station
See also
List of cities in Latvia
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Brocēni
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Ezere • Gaiķi • Jaunauce • Jaunlutriņi • Kursīši • Lutriņi • Nīgrande • Novadnieki • Pampāļi • Ruba • Saldus • Šķēde • Vadakste • Zaņa • Zirņi • Zvārde
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Categories: Brocēni | Towns in Latvia | Populated places established in 1992 | Courland geography stubs