Koléa
Kolea (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]
Koléa القليعة | |
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![]() Koléa city hall | |
![]() Koléa District highlighted in Tipaza Province | |
![]() ![]() Koléa Location of Koléa in Algeria | |
Coordinates: 36°38′26″N 2°45′54″E | |
Country | Algeria |
province | Tipaza |
District | Koléa |
Population (Census 2008) | |
• Total | 61,643 |
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, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.
References
- "Kolea | Algeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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