Skikda (Arabic: ولاية سكيكدة) is a province (wilaya) of Algeria, on its eastern Mediterranean coastline.
Skikda Province
ولاية سكيكدة
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Map of Algeria highlighting Skikda
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| Coordinates: 36°52′N 6°54′E / 36.867°N 6.900°E / 36.867; 6.900 | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Skikda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,026 km2 (1,554 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)[1]
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| • 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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