Monument du Lieutenant Collot

Monument

In El Menia, a monument to Lieutenant Collot commemorates a named military figure; seen by visitors exploring the Saharan towns and local historical markers of central Algeria.

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Monument du Lieutenant Collot essentials

Country: Algeria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (د.ج)
Language: Arabic, Berber
Emergency: 17

Monument du Lieutenant Collot at a Glance

About Monument du Lieutenant Collot

Monument du Lieutenant Collot is a commemorative monument in the El Menia area of Algeria bearing the name of Lieutenant Collot. It is recorded as a local memorial feature.

The site consists of a standalone monument rather than a larger complex; specific measurements and visitor amenities are not widely documented. It serves as a point of commemoration in the locality.

The monument was established to commemorate the individual named in its title; available public information does not list a construction date or commissioning authority. It remains a named local landmark.

The monument sits at approximately latitude 29.74877, longitude 3.01653 near El Menia in central Algeria.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Monument du Lieutenant Collot

Avoid peak-summer heat; cooler months offer more comfortable conditions for roadside visits.

Moderate season
October-April · 15-30°C
Mild days good for visiting desert monuments around El Menia.
Hot season
May-September · 30-45°C
Very hot; schedule visits for morning or evening.

Weather & Climate near Monument du Lieutenant Collot

Climate

Monument du Lieutenant Collot's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MaySeptemberMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 3° - 18° 10° 2 mm clear 50% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
February Excellent 6° - 21° 13° 2 mm clear 40% 4.7 m/s 1.1 high 11.0h
March Ideal 9° - 24° 17° 4 mm clear 31% 4.5 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 14° - 29° 22° 2 mm mostly sunny 25% 4.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 2 mm mostly sunny 21% 5.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.5h
June Ideal 24° - 40° 32° 1 mm clear 16% 5.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 26° - 43° 34° 0 mm clear 14% 4.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.7h
August Ideal 26° - 42° 34° 1 mm clear 17% 4.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 22° - 37° 30° 2 mm clear 23% 4.5 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 3 mm clear 31% 3.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Excellent 9° - 23° 16° 3 mm clear 40% 3.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
December Excellent 4° - 18° 11° 3 mm clear 53% 3.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Monument du Lieutenant Collot

El Menia (Ghardaïa/El Menia region) is reached by road from regional centers; once in the town, local taxis and walking will bring visitors to the municipal square where the monument is usually located. Ask at a hotel or café for precise directions.