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Kolea

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Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kolea are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and November the wettest (about 104 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January15.28.0918.7
February16.48.5539.1
March17.79.8759.8
April19.411.75510.6
May22.514.44211.6
June26.618.11112.9
July29.521.2112.9
August29.921.9411.9
September27.520.12310.6
October24.516.62910.0
November19.412.61048.2
December16.69.8668.1

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  • Sotir Kolea (1872–1945)

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  • Sotir Kolea

    Albanian folklorist (1872–1945)

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01 · Visit

Visiting Kolea

Kolea is a city in the Tipaza Province of Algeria. It is positioned at latitude 36.63888 N and longitude 2.76845 E within the Africa/Algiers time zone.

With a population of 61,643, Kolea functions as a modest urban centre where Arabic (ar‑DZ) is the everyday language and the Algerian dinar (DZD) is the circulating currency. The city’s location in northern Algeria places it close to the Mediterranean coastline, offering visitors easy access to coastal scenery while remaining rooted in the interior cultural landscape.

Tourism in Kolea is intertwined with the present‑day economy, as local merchants and service providers benefit from the steady flow of travelers seeking authentic market experiences and regional heritage. Small shops, cafés, and artisanal stalls line the town’s streets, creating a vibrant commercial atmosphere that supports employment and sustains household incomes.

Because Kolea is part of the broader Tipaza district, it also serves as a convenient base for exploring nearby historic sites and natural vistas, further reinforcing its role as an economic hub for tourism‑related activities. For additional reference, see the Kolea entry on Wikipedia.

02 · Questions

Questions about Kolea

Economic Profile of Kolea

Kolea functions as a populated urban center situated within the nation of Algeria. Specifically, the city operates within the Tipaza administrative region, designated locally as the Tipaza Province.

Several fundamental geographic and administrative markers define the municipality within its regional framework:

  • Country: Algeria
  • Admin Level 1: Tipaza
  • Population: 61,643 residents
  • Coordinates: Latitude 36.63888 and longitude 2.76845
  • Timezone: Africa/Algiers
  • Currency: DZD
  • Primary Language: ar-DZ

Geographic details and administrative context for the settlement are maintained through geographical databases such as the GeoNames record for Kolea. Broader disambiguation regarding the name's multiple applications, including the Koléa District within Tipaza Province, is documented via Kolea.

03 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kolea

Kolea is a city in the Tipaza Province of Algeria. It has a population of 61,643 and lies at latitude 36.63888 N and longitude 2.76845 E.

The cited reference entries for Kolea consist of a brief geographical listing and do not contain descriptions of local industries, employment sectors, or commercial infrastructure. Consequently, the specific composition of the city’s economic activity cannot be detailed from the current source material. Kolea is situated within the national monetary system that uses the Algerian dinar (DZD) and operates under the official language Arabic (ar‑DZ), but the extent to which these factors shape its local market dynamics is not documented. Information on whether the city hosts manufacturing, agriculture, services, or trade facilities is absent, and any assessment of its contribution to the broader regional or national economy would require additional data beyond the provided references.

Further inquiry can be directed to the Wikipedia entry for Kolea and the GeoNames record for Kolea, which constitute the only sources referenced here.

04 · Districts

Districts and local character in Kolea

Kolea neighborhoods drive the local economy

Kolea is a city in the Tipaza Province of Algeria. It lies at latitude 36.63888 N and longitude 2.76845 E and is home to roughly 61,643 residents.

The city’s neighborhoods form a mosaic of residential streets, market squares, and modest industrial zones that together sustain daily commerce. Small family‑run shops line the main thoroughfares, offering goods in Algerian dinars (DZD) and serving the Arabic‑speaking community (ar‑DZ). Local artisans and food vendors cluster in open‑air markets, where fresh produce and traditional crafts attract shoppers from surrounding districts.

Peripheral quarters host light manufacturing workshops that produce building materials and textile items, providing employment for a portion of the population. These enterprises rely on the city’s position within the Africa/Algiers time zone to coordinate logistics with nearby ports in the Tipaza region.

Public services, including municipal offices and schools, are dispersed across the neighborhoods, reinforcing the flow of wages and consumer spending. The combined activity of retail, manufacturing, and public sectors creates a resilient economic base that underpins Kolea’s growth.

For additional reference, see the Kolea entry on Wikipedia.

05 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kolea

Safety and Practical Overview

Koléa is a city located in Algeria, specifically within the Tipaza Province admin1 region, operating under the Africa/Algiers timezone. The municipality registers a population of 61643 residents at coordinates 36.63888 latitude and 2.76845 longitude.

Evaluating durable safety and practical conditions requires direct consultation with official and local sources, as static reference texts lack real-time risk assessments. Detailed municipal guidelines, emergency services information, and current advisory details are unavailable within the provided source materials. Readers must verify practical logistics, currency requirements using the Algerian Dinar, and administrative regulations through official channels rather than relying solely on permanent geographic summaries.

For further reference regarding administrative divisions, consult the Kolea Wikipedia entry and the GeoNames record for Kolea.

06 · History

How Kolea took shape

Kolea is a city located in the Tipaza province of Algeria, with a population of 61643. The city has a timezone of Africa/Algiers and uses the currency DZD.

The history of Kolea is not well-documented, but it is known that the city is part of the Koléa District in Tipaza Province. According to the Wikipedia page on Kolea, the name Kolea may also refer to other things, including the Hawaiian name for the Pacific golden plover and a species of the plant genus Myrsine.

In present-day economy, the city's location and population suggest that it may have a significant role in the regional economy, although specific details are not available. The city's economy is likely influenced by the broader economic trends in Algeria, which uses the DZD currency.

07 · Overview

Kolea, in brief

Kolea is a city located in Algeria. The settlement serves as part of the Tipaza administrative division within the country.

Geographically, Kolea is positioned at latitude 36.63888 and longitude 2.76845 in the Africa/Algiers time zone. According to geographic records, the population of Kolea stands at 61,643 inhabitants. Financial transactions and economic measures in the area utilize the currency code DZD. The linguistic profile of the local population includes the ar-DZ language.

As detailed in regional administrative documentation, Kolea functions as part of the Koléa District situated inside the Tipaza Province. While administrative records distinguish the municipality, reference materials also note alternative cultural associations for the name Kolea, which denotes the Pacific golden plover as well as the plant genus Myrsine in the Hawaiian language. Historical references outside of the immediate municipality also connect the name to figures such as the Albanian folklorist Sotir Kolea, who lived from 1872 to 1945.

Within the borders of Algeria, the municipality manages local community affairs for its 61,643 residents while operating under the standard administrative frameworks established for the Tipaza region. The geographic coordinates place the settlement in the northern portion of the country, where it maintains its designated status within the national framework. The administrative parameters established for the area define its boundaries and its administrative relationship to the wider Tipaza Province.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kolea located and what are its coordinates?

Kolea is situated in Algeria at geographic coordinates 36.6389, 2.7685, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kolea?

Kolea has a recorded population of approximately 61,643 and observes the Africa/Algiers time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kolea?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kolea include AR-DZ, with DZD used for local transactions.

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