Tigzirt North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tigzirt North Breakwater Lighthouse
Constructed in 1908, this lighthouse is 7.5 meters high with a cylindrical shape. It rises from a square, single-story equipment shelter. The main structure features red bands near its summit. The light flashes three times in white or red every 15 seconds (Fl(3) WR 15s), originating from a focal height of 42 meters. Its geographic range is 17.4 nautical miles. This reference point is situated near Azeffoun in the Tizi Ouzou region of Algeria, alongside the N24 coastal highway. The location is accessible to visitors, though entry into the tower is restricted.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Cap Corbelin headland, serving as a navigation aid for vessels along the Algerian coastline. Its operational period since 1908 demonstrates its sustained function in maritime safety for the area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl(3) WR 15s
- Focal Height
- 42m
- Geographic Range
- 17.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1908
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- except for red bands at the top
Structure: hexagonal cylindrical tower rising from a square 1-story equipment shelter
Location
- City
- Azeffoun
- Country
- 🇩🇿Algeria
- Region
- Tizi Ouzou
- Sea Region
- Located on a headland near Azeffoun, beside the N24 coastal highway.
- Latitude
- 36.9095°
- Longitude
- 4.4232°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Dellys(24.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E6580
- NGA No.
- 22340
- ARLHS No.
- ALG-009
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