Brocēni
Brocēni (
pronunciation ; German: Brotzen) is a town in Saldus Municipality in the Courland region of Latvia. The town is situated along the river Ciecere, near lake Cieceres, 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.[3] It is also home to the Starts Brocēni football club.
Brocēni | |
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Town | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Brocēni Location in Latvia | |
| Coordinates: 56°40′N 22°34′E | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Town rights | 1992 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Solvita Dūklava |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.43 km2 (3.25 sq mi) |
| • Land | 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.1 km2 (0.04 sq mi) |
| • Rural territory | 100.349 km2 (38.745 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,830 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | LV-3851; LV-3801 |
| Calling code | +371 638 |
| Number of city council members | 11 |
| Website | www |
See also
References
- https://data.stat.gov.lv/pxweb/lv/OSP_PUB/START__ENV__DR__DRT/DRT010/; Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia; retrieved: 25 February 2021.
- https://data.stat.gov.lv/pxweb/lv/OSP_PUB/START__POP__IR__IRS/IRD060/; Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia; retrieved: 15 June 2021.
- Regions of Latvia: Brocēni
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