Skikda
سكيكدة | |
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Coordinates: 36°52′N 6°54′E / 36.867°N 6.900°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Province | Skikda |
District | Skikda District |
Founded | 1200 BC |
Area | |
• Total | 52 km2 (20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population (2008 census) | |
• Total | 182,903 |
• Density | 3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Postal code | 21000 |
Climate | Csa |
Skikda (Arabic: سكيكدة; formerly Philippeville[1] from 1838 to 1962 and Rusicade[1] in ancient times) is a city in northeastern Algeria and a port on the Mediterranean. It is the capital of Skikda Province and Skikda District.