Brocēni

Brocēni

Brocēni
—  Town  —

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Coat of arms
Nickname(s): Berghof
Brocēni is located in Latvia
Brocēni
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E / 56.667°N 22.567°E / 56.667; 22.567Coordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E / 56.667°N 22.567°E / 56.667; 22.567
Country  Latvia
Town rights 1992
Government
 - Mayor Arvīds Mēters
Area
 - Total 8.55 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
 - Rural territory 100.349 km2 (38.7 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 3,445
 - Density 40/km2 (103.6/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 (About this sound pronunciation ) 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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