Kozlu, Zonguldak
| Kozlu | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Kozlu Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°26′N 31°45′E / 41.433°N 31.750°ECoordinates: 41°26′N 31°45′E / 41.433°N 31.750°E | |
| Country |
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| 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 |
Kozlu is a ilçe (district) in the central part of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is situated at the coast of Black Sea. At 41°26′N 31°45′E / 41.433°N 31.750°E it is west of Zonguldak. But it is almost merged to Zonguldak. The population of Kozlu is 34739.[1] as of 2010. It is a relatively a new town founded after coal mines around Zonguldak were discovered. In 1926 the coal company of Kozlu was founded and Kozlu flourished . In 1936 together with the other mines around Kozlu company was bought by the government.[2] At the present Kozlu is a typical mining town.
References
- ↑ Statistical Institute Archived 2012-04-25 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ History of coal mines (in Turkish)
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