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 | |
|---|---|
 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.
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References
- "Kolea | Algeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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