Tipaza

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Tipaza is a town on the coast of Algeria. It is the capital of the Tipaza Province. It was formed in 1857. It is known for its sandy beach and ancient ruins.

Bazar / ⴱⴰⵣⴰⵔ
(Roman Tipasa)
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Coordinates: 36°35′31″N 2°26′58″E / 36.59194°N 2.44944°E / 36.59194; 2.44944Coordinates: 36°35′31″N 2°26′58″E / 36.59194°N 2.44944°E / 36.59194; 2.44944
CountryAlgeria
ProvinceTipaza
DistrictTipaza
Population
 (2008)
 • Total25,225
Official nameTipasa
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv
Designated1982 (6th session)
Reference no.193
State Party Algeria
RegionArab States
Endangered2002–2006
Tipaza Lighthouse
Phare de Tipaza.JPG
Tipaza Lighthouse and the promontory
Algeria
Location Tipaza
Algeria
Coordinates 36°35′49.66″N 2°26′51.62″E / 36.5971278°N 2.4476722°E / 36.5971278; 2.4476722
Year first constructed 1867[1]
Foundation masonry base
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape square prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, dark green lantern
Height 13.58 metres (44.6 ft)[1]
Focal height 34.08 metres (111.8 ft)[1]
Range 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)[1]
Characteristic Oc W 4s.[2]
Admiralty number E6630
NGA number 22444
ARLHS number ALG-053[3]

Tipaza Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Tipaza". Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime. Ministere des Travaux Publics. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
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  3. "Western Algeria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2017.