Staouéli

Staouéli is a municipality in Algiers province, Algeria. It is located in Zéralda district, on a Presque-isle on the Mediterranean Sea, hosting the resort town of Sidi Fredj. There was a Grand Prix circuit located in Staouéli. Grands Prix were held there from 1928–1930, but the circuit is no longer operational.[1]

Staouéli

سطوالي
Municipality
Commune of Staouéli
Sidi Fredj resort
Staouéli
Location of Staouéli within Algeria
Coordinates: 36°45′N 2°53′E
Country Algeria
ProvinceAlgiers
DistrictZéralda
Government
  PMA Seats11
  PMA presidentSaïd Bouifer(2002-2007)
Area
  Total22.23 km2 (8.58 sq mi)
Population
 (1998)
  Total38,915
  Density1,800/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Postal code
16101
ONS code1645

In 1843 the Trappists obtained a grant of 2500 acres of land on the site of the Battle of Staouéli (fought on June 19, 1830 during the French conquest of Algeria). Here they have built a monastery where some 100 monks lived and worked. On the wall of the monastery is the inscription: S'il est triste de vivre à la Trappe, qu'il est doux d'y mourir (While it is sad to live here, it is sweet to die here).

See also

Battle of Staouéli

References

Media related to Staoueli at Wikimedia Commons

  1. Galpin, Darren. "Staouéli". GEL Motorsport Information Page. Retrieved 24 April 2013.


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