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.

Skikda District دائرة سكيكدة
District
Map of Algeria highlighting Skikda Province
Map of Skikda Province highlighting Skikda District
Country	Algeria
Province	Skikda
District seat	Skikda
Government
• District chief	Mrs. Bouhmatou Nassima
Area
• Total	162.33 km2 (62.68 sq mi)
Population  (1998)
• Total	199,921
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Municipalities	3

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:

• Skikda
• Hamadi Krouma
• Fil Fila

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