# Karadeniz Ereğli > district and town in Zonguldak, Turkey **Wikidata**: [Q1012887](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1012887) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karadeniz_Ereğli) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/karadeniz-eregli ## Summary Karadeniz Ereğli is a district and town located in Zonguldak Province, Turkey, serving as the capital of its own district and situated near the Black Sea coast. ## Key Facts - It is a district and town in Zonguldak Province, Turkey. - Coordinates are approximately 41.2795516°N, 31.4229672°E. - Postal code is 67300. - Population was 174,151 in 2014 and 175,605 in 2018 (preferred figure). - Timezone is UTC+03:00 since October 2, 2018. - Elevation is 5 meters above sea level. - It is twinned with Düren (Germany) and Brindisi (Italy). - It has a website at http://www.kdzeregli.bel.tr/. - It is categorized under the "district of Turkey" and "city" classifications. ## FAQs - What is the population of Karadeniz Ereğli? The population was 174,151 in 2014 and 175,605 in 2018 (preferred figure). - What is the timezone of Karadeniz Ereğli? The timezone is UTC+03:00, which has been in effect since October 2, 2018. - What body of water is Karadeniz Ereğli near? It is located near the Black Sea. - What are the twinned administrative bodies of Karadeniz Ereğli? It is twinned with Düren (Germany) and Brindisi (Italy). - What is the official website of Karadeniz Ereğli? The official website is http://www.kdzeregli.bel.tr/. - What is the elevation above sea level in Karadeniz Ereğli? The elevation is 5 meters above sea level. ## Why It Matters Karadeniz Ereğli serves as an important administrative and economic center in Zonguldak Province, Turkey. As the capital of its own district, it plays a key role in regional governance and administration. The town's location near the Black Sea makes it strategically important for maritime activities and trade. The population figures indicate it's a significant urban center with substantial economic activity. The twinning with European cities suggests international cooperation and cultural exchange. ## Notable For - It has a unique name that distinguishes it from other places called Ereğli, as indicated by the "different_from" relationship. - It has a significant population of over 175,000 people, making it a major urban center in the region. - It has been twinned with cities in Germany and Italy, indicating international partnerships. - It has its own official website and administrative infrastructure. - It has been documented in various international databases including Wikipedia, Wikidata, and WorldCat. ## Body ### Geography and Location Karadeniz Ereğli is situated in Zonguldak Province, Turkey, near the Black Sea coast. The town's coordinates are approximately 41.2795516° latitude and 31.4229672° longitude. It has an elevation of 5 meters above sea level. The postal code for the area is 67300. ### Population and Demographics The population of Karadeniz Ereğli has been recorded at 174,151 in 2014 and 175,605 in 2018 (preferred figure). These figures are based on the Address-Based Population Registration System determination method. ### Administrative Status Karadeniz Ereğli functions as both a district and a town within Zonguldak Province. It serves as the capital of its own district, which is indicated by the administrative classification. The town is classified as a "district of Turkey" and "city" according to the source material. ### Timezone and Official Information The time zone for Karadeniz Ereğli is UTC+03:00, which has been in effect since October 2, 2018. The official website is http://www.kdzeregli.bel.tr/, and the town has a postal code of 67300. ### International Relations and Twinnings Karadeniz Ereğli maintains international partnerships through twinnings with Düren in Germany and Brindisi in Italy. This indicates cultural and administrative cooperation with European cities. ### Cultural and Digital Presence The town has a presence in various international databases and platforms. It appears in Wikipedia with 42 sitelinks and is categorized under "Category:Karadeniz Ereğli". It has a freebase ID of /m/02t75x and a geonames ID of 7733006. The town's image is available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ereğli_panoramic.jpg. ### Language and Accessibility Karadeniz Ereğli is accessible in multiple languages through Wikipedia, with articles available in languages including Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chechen, Cebuano, German, Kurdish, Greek, English, Persian, Finnish, French, Gagauz, Armenian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Georgian, Korean, Lithuanian, and many others. ### Historical and Cultural Significance The town has been documented in various reference systems including WorldCat (E39PBJvxrbhBkqYr9kFfjhGGpP), Library of Congress (n91103350), and National Library of Israel (987007567753905171). It appears in the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana with the ID eregli and former ID 0024310. ### People Associated with Karadeniz Ereğli The town has connections to people born there (category Q26215667) and people who died there (category Q65618582). It's also associated with people from Karadeniz Ereğli (Category:People from Karadeniz Ereğli). ### Technical and Classification Information The town has various technical identifiers including a Kulturenvanteri taxonomy ID of 1439, an OpenStreetMap relation ID of 1840250, and a VIAF ID of 131487529. It's categorized under the topic's main category as Karadeniz Ereğli. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3) 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. GeoNames 4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File