Kozlu, Zonguldak
Kozlu is an ilçe (district) in the central part of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is situated at the coast of the Black Sea. At 41°26′N 31°45′E it is west of Zonguldak. It is almost merged with Zonguldak. Its population in 2010 was 34,739.[1] as of 2010. It is a relatively new town. founded after coal mines around Zonguldak were discovered. In 1926 the coal company of Kozlu was founded. In 1936 the government of Turkey bought Kozlu's coal mines and the surrounding other mines.[2] At the present Kozlu is a typical mining town.
Kozlu | |
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Town | |
  Kozlu Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°26′N 31°45′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Zonguldak Province |
| District | Zonguldak central district |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 34,739 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 67600 |
| Area code(s) | 0372 |
| Licence plate | 67 |
| Climate | Cfb |
A view of Kozlu
References
- Statistical Institute Archived 2012-04-25 at the Wayback Machine
- History of coal mines (in Turkish)
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