Kozlu is a town in the central district of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is situated at the coast of Black Sea. At 41°26′N 31°45′E / 41.433°N 31.75°E / 41.433; 31.75 it is west of Zonguldak . But it is almost merged with the city. The population of Kozlu is 34739, more than most other towns. as of 2010. It is a relatively a new town founded after coal mines around Zonguldak were discovered. In 1926 the coal company of Kozlu was founded and Kozlu flourished . In 1936 together with the other mines around Kozlu company was bought by the government. At the present Kozlu is a typical mining town.