Ghazaouet

Ghazaouet is a town and commune in Tlemcen Province in northwestern Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 33774.[4] It is renowned for its fresh fish. The well known Algerian comedian Abdelkader Secteur is also from this town. It was formerly known as Nemours.

Ghazaouet
الغزوات
Commune and town
Location of Ghazaouet
Ghazaouet is located in Algeria
Ghazaouet
Ghazaouet
Coordinates: 35°5′38″N 1°51′37″W
Country Algeria
ProvinceTlemcen Province
Population
 (2008)
  Total33,774
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Ghazaouet Lighthouse
Nemours
Coordinates35°05′52.45″N 1°52′23.69″W
Constructed1868[1]
Constructionmasonry tower
Height14.5 metres (48 ft)[1]
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop the centre of 1-storey keeper’s house[2]
Markingswhite tower, dark green lantern
OperatorOffice Nationale de Signalisation Maritime
Focal height95.4 metres (313 ft)[1]
Light sourcemain power
Range22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)[1]
CharacteristicFl (3) W 15s.[3]

Majority of Fliti's are also from this region.

See also

References

  1. "Ghazaouet". Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime. Ministere des Travaux Publics. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Western Algeria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  3. List of Lights, Pub. 113: The West Coasts of Europe and Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and Azovskoye More (Sea of Azov) (PDF). List of Lights. United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 2015.
  4. "Communes of Algeria". Statoids. Retrieved December 12, 2010.

35°06′N 1°51′W


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