Skikda District

Skikda District
دائرة سكيكدة
District

Map of Algeria highlighting Skikda Province

Map of Skikda Province highlighting Skikda District
Country  Algeria
Province Skikda
District seat Skikda
Government
  District chief Mrs. Bouhmatou Nassima
Area
  Total 162.33 km2 (62.68 sq mi)
Population (1998)
  Total 199,921
  Density 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01)
Municipalities 3

Skikda is a district in Skikda Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Skikda. The current district chef is Mrs. Bouhmatou Nassima, being one of few administrative divisions of the country ruled by a woman.

History

The modern district has its roots in the colonial arrondissement of Philippeville (Philippeville is the former name of Skikda). Philippeville was first a sous-direction, then a sous-préfecture of the département of Constantine.

Municipalities

The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:

Coordinates: 36°52′00″N 6°54′00″E / 36.8667°N 6.9000°E / 36.8667; 6.9000

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