Brocēni Town, Latvia
Brocēni (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. It is also home to the Starts Brocēni football club.
| Brocēni | |
| Town | |
| Country | Latvia |
| Town rights | 1992 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.44 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
| • Rural territory | 100.349 km2 (38.745 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,839 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Postal code | LV-3851; LV-3801 |
| Calling code | +371 638 |
| Number of city council members | 11 |
| Website | www.broceni.lv |
