Fouka
A coastal municipality in Algeria's Tipaza province, Fouka sits on the Mediterranean and is thought to be built on the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Casae Calventi. The French colonial settlement was established in 1842 by military engineers, with a royal decree following in 1846 to found the village of Notre-Dame de Fouka. The wider Tipaza region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites, and mountains are visible from the area.
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- Nearest water from center 6.8 km4.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 23 km15 mi
Nearest airports
Fouka: quick answers
Where is Fouka?
Fouka is in Algeria, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Algiers.
How do you get to Fouka?
The nearest airport is Algiers (ALG), about 1 hr 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Fouka?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is November, with about 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Fouka?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.