Skikda District

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Skikda District

دائرة سكيكدة
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Country Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
Province Skikda
District seat Skikda
Government
  District chiefMrs. Bouhmatou Nassima
Area
  Total162.33 km2 (62.68 sq mi)
Population
 (1998)
  Total199,921
  Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01 (CET)
Municipalities 3

Skikda is a district in Skikda Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Skikda. The current district chief 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″N6°54′00″E / 36.8667°N 6.9000°E / 36.8667; 6.9000

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