2011-12-07

Filyos




Filyos

Filyos
(Hisarönü)
Town
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°33′N 32°01′E / 41.55°N 32.017°ECoordinates: 41°33′N 32°01′E / 41.55°N 32.017°E
Country Turkey
Province Zonguldak Province
District Çaycuma
Government
• Mayor
Elevation 40 m (130 ft)
Population (2010)
• Total 5,559
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 67660
Area code(s) 0372
Licence plate 67

Filyos is a town in Çaycuma district of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is a coastal town of Black Sea at 41°33′N 32°01′E / 41.55°N 32.017°E situated along a river with the same name. It is 18 kilometres (11 mi) to Çaycuma. The population of the town is 5559 as of 2010. In the ancient history the town was known as Billaios meaning water passage. Another name of the town was Tieion referring to the founder of the town. The settlement was decleared a seat of township in 1954. The main economic activity of the town is firebrick industry. Tourism is also promising.


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