Alaplı is a town in Zonguldak Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Alaplı District.[2] Its population is 20,777 (2022).[1] It is the westernmost town in Zonguldak Province and is located about 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Karadeniz Ereğli. The mayor is Nuri Tekin (CHP). It consists of 6 neighbourhoods: Aşağıdoğancılar, Merkez, Yeni Siteler, Karşıyaka, Tepeköy and Yenimahalle.[3]
Alaplı | |
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  Alaplı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°10′50″N 31°23′10″E / 41.18056°N 31.38611°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Zonguldak |
| District | Alaplı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nuri Tekin (CHP) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 20,777 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 67850 |
| Area code | 0372 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
Facts
editAlaplı is situated at the mouth of the Alaplı River. It is an ancient town known in the Hellenistic period as Kales (Ancient Greek: Κάλης).[4] Also, there is a huge colosseum near Alaplı Lake, used for lion-warrior fights for the ruler of the land itself.[clarification needed]
This city is the hometown of the musician and guitarist Gurkan Zengin.[citation needed] Gurkan Zengin is now in a group called Mozaik, which works with singer, Tuğberk Isik, known for his performance for singing 'Kadinim' song.[citation needed]
There is a large statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the seafront at Alaplı.
References
edit- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
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Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Cales". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
External links
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