Skikda

Skikda
سكيكدة
Location of Skikda in the Skikda Province
Location of Skikda in the Skikda Province
Skikda is located in Algeria
Skikda
Skikda
Location within Algeria
Coordinates: 36°52′N 6°54′E / 36.867°N 6.900°E / 36.867; 6.900
Country Algeria
ProvinceSkikda
DistrictSkikda District
Founded1200 BC
Area
 • Total52 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2008 census)
 • Total182,903
 • Density3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal code
21000
ClimateCsa

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.

  1. ^ a b Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Philippeville" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 21 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 390.