Jijel
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Jijel جيجل |
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Jijel
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| Motto: "From the people, for the people" | |
 Location of Jijel in the Jijel Province |
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 Jijel
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| Coordinates: 36°49′N 05°46′E / 36.817°N 5.767°ECoordinates: 36°49′N 05°46′E / 36.817°N 5.767°E | |
| Country |
 Algeria
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| Province | Jijel Province |
| District | Jijel District |
| APC | 2012-2017 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Yazid Abdellah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.38 km2 (24.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
| • Total | 131,513 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Postal code | 18000 |
| ISO 3166 code | CP |
| Website | www |
Jijel (Arabic: جيجل, formerly known as Ighil Gili or Djidjelli) is the capital of Jijel Province in north-eastern Algeria. It is flanked by the Mediterranean Sea in the region of Corniche Jijelienne, and has a 2008 census population of 131,513 inhabitants.
Jijel is the administrative and trade centre for a region specializing in cork processing, leather tanning and steelmaking. Local crops include citrus and grain. Fishing is also of great importance. Tourists (mainly Algerians) are attracted to Jijel for its landscapes and fine sand beaches. Being a resort town, there are many hotels and restaurants. There are Phoenician tombs nearby.
Jijel is situated 30 km from Taza National Park; this national park and other vicinity features support a variety of flora and fauna. In particular, the Taza National Park is habitat for the endangered Barbary macaque, Macaca sylvanus; moreover, this primate prehistorically had a much broader distribution than at present.
Due to the rugged landscape, Jijel is slightly isolated. However, it is connected by road to large cities like Bejaïa (90 km west), Setif (135 km southwest) and Constantine (150 km southeast). The city also has its own airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.
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