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
CountryAlgeria
provinceTipaza
DistrictKoléa
Population
 (Census 2008)
  Total61,643

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

  1. "Kolea | Algeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.


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