Koléa
Kolea
القليعة | |
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Kolea Location of Koléa in Algeria | |
Coordinates: 36°38′26″N 2°45′54″E / 36.64056°N 2.76500°ECoordinates: 36°38′26″N 2°45′54″E / 36.64056°N 2.76500°E | |
Country | Algeria |
province | Tipaza |
District | Koléa |
Population (Census 2008) | |
• Total | 61,643 |
Koléa (Arabic: القليعة) is a city in Tipaza Province, northern Algeria, located approximately 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Algiers. Its population in 2010 was 46,685.[1]
History[]
Kolea was founded in 1550 by Hayreddin Barbarossa.[1] In 1838, Lamoricère moved there with his regiment of Zouaves and built four forts: at Fouka, , , and .
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Kolea | Algeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
External links[]
Categories:
- Communes of Tipaza Province
- Algérois geography stubs