Karabük
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For other places with the same name, see Karabük (disambiguation).
Karabük is a city in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Karabük Province and Karabük District.[2] Its population is 125,403 (2022).[1] The town lies at an elevation of 301 m (988 ft).[3]
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Karabük | |
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Coordinates: 41°11′55″N 32°37′35″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Karabük |
District | Karabük |
Government | |
• Mayor | Özkan Çetinkaya (AKP) |
Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 125,403 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 78000 |
Area code | 0370 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
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Karabük was built in the 1930s as the seat of the iron and steel industry of Turkey, and thus is prone to the hazardous effects of air pollution.[4] Karabük lies in a location near Filyos River formed by the merge of Araç and Soğanlı rivers.