Kilimli is a
belde (town) in the central district of
Zonguldak Province,
Turkey. It is at the east end of
Zonguldak, on the
Black Sea shore, close to both Zonguldak and
Çatalağzı
Çatalağzı is a belde (town) in Zonguldak Province, Turkey
Geography
The town is a part of the central district of Zonguldak. At it is about east of Zonguldak. The town is situated in a valley which runs parallel to Black Sea coast. ...
, a town to the east of Kilimli. The population of Kilimli is 24,393 as of 2010. It is a relatively a new town, founded after coal mines around Zonguldak were discovered. In 1927, the coal company of Kilimli was founded and Kilimli flourished. In 1936, together with the other mines around Kilimli, the company was bought by the government.
History of coal mines
Taşkömürü işletmesi (coal company). Presently, Kilimli is a typical mining town.
References
Populated places in Zonguldak Province
Towns in Turkey
Zonguldak Central District
Populated coastal places in Turkey
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