Zonguldak District in the context of "Zonguldak"

⭐ In the context of Zonguldak, what was the primary initial function of Zonguldak District?

The establishment of Zonguldak District was directly linked to the need for a port to handle the coal being extracted from the mines located in Karadeniz Ereğli, demonstrating its early role in the region's coal industry.

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⭐ Core Definition: Zonguldak District

Zonguldak District (also: Merkez, meaning "central" in Turkish) is a district of the Zonguldak Province of Turkey. Its seat is the city of Zonguldak. Its area is 272 km, and its population is 118,776 (2022).

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👉 Zonguldak District in the context of Zonguldak

Zonguldak (Turkish pronunciation: [zoŋˈguɫdak]) is a city of about 100 thousand people in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Zonguldak Province and Zonguldak District. It was established in 1849 as a port town for the nearby coal mines in Ereğli. The current mayor is Tahsin Erdem, representing the CHP.

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