Filyos
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| Filyos (Hisarönü) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Filyos | |
| Coordinates: 41°33′N 32°01′E / 41.550°N 32.017°ECoordinates: 41°33′N 32°01′E / 41.550°N 32.017°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Zonguldak Province |
| District | Çaycuma |
| 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 / 41.550°N 32.017°E situated at the mouth of the Filyos River. It is 18 kilometres (11 mi) to Çaycuma. The population of the town is 5559 [1] as of 2010. In the ancient history the town was known as Billaios meaning water passage[citation needed]. Another name of the town was Tieion referring to the founder of the town. [2]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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