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
Town
Kozlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°26′N 31°45′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceZonguldak Province
DistrictZonguldak central district
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total34,739
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
67600
Area code(s)0372
Licence plate67
ClimateCfb
A view of Kozlu

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