Kolea
القليعة | |
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 Kolea city hall | |
 Koléa District highlighted in Tipaza Province | |
  Kolea Location of Koléa in Algeria | |
| Coordinates: 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, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.
References
- 1 2 "Kolea | Algeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
External links
Capital: Tipaza | ||
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