Skikda (Arabic: ولاية سكيكدة) is a province (wilaya) of Algeria, on its eastern Mediterranean coastline.
Skikda Province ولاية سكيكدة | |
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Coordinates: 36°52′N 6°54′E / 36.867°N 6.900°E | |
Country | Algeria |
Capital | Skikda |
Area | |
• Total | 4,026 km2 (1,554 sq mi) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 904,195 |
• Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
Area Code | +213 (0) 38 |
ISO 3166 code | DZ-21 |
Districts | 13 |
Municipalities | 38 |
The province was created from Constantine (department) in 1974.
The province is divided into 13 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 38 communes or municipalities.
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