The Habibas islands ( Arabic: جزر حبيبة) 35°43′29″N 1°8′00″W are located about 12 km off the Algerian coast, northwest of Oran. The islands consist of a principal island 1.3 km long surrounded by an archipelago covering a total area of about 40 ha.[4] The highest point on the Habibas islands reaches 105 m. The islands are of volcanic origin.
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Location | Iles Habibas Algeria |
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Coordinates | 35°43′14.0″N 1°8′00.23″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1878[1] |
Construction | masonry tower |
Height | 13.8 metres (45 ft)[1] |
Shape | quadrangular tower with balcony and lantern atop 1-storey keeper’s house[2] |
Markings | white tower, |
Power source | solar power ![]() |
Operator | Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime |
Light | |
Focal height | 113.3 metres (372 ft)[1] |
Intensity | 180 W[1] |
Range | 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi)[1] |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s.[3] |
The Habibas islands fall under the Bou Zedjar municipality in the Aïn Témouchent Province, Algeria. There are no permanent population centres, but there is a small jetty, a lighthouse (built in 1879) and a few small buildings. The islands make up the Iles Habibas Marine Nature Reserve.[4]
By the end of 2006, a project to rehabilitate and maintain the island was to commence, backed by Algerian and French funding. The stated objective was to support the local ecosystem.[5]
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