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II.2. Geographic presentation
Skikda is a coastal city located in the northeastern region of Algeria. It is limited to the north
by the sea Mediterranean, to the east by the state of Annaba, to the west by the state of Jijel, to
the south by Constantine and Guelma, and by Mila to the southwest, between altitudes 36°5N
and 36°15N and longitudes 7°15E and 7°30 E (figure 2). Covering a total area of 4137.68 km2
with a fringe coastline 142 km long, representing 12% of the Algerian coastline (Rahmoune,
2017).
Figure 2: Localization of Skikda in Algeria.
Administrative organization
The map (figure 3) illustrates the administrative organization with 38 municipality. Among
Skikda’s municipalities, there are 14 coastal municipalities; El Marsa, Benazouz, Djendel,
Filfila, Skikda, Ain Zouit, Tamalous, Kerkera, Collo, Cheraia, Kenoua, Ouled Attia, Khenag
Mayoun Oued Zhour.
STUDY AREA
10
II.2. Geographic presentation
Skikda is a coastal city located in the northeastern region of Algeria. It is limited to the north
by the sea Mediterranean, to the east by the state of Annaba, to the west by the state of Jijel, to
the south by Constantine and Guelma, and by Mila to the southwest, between altitudes 36°5N
and 36°15N and longitudes 7°15E and 7°30 E (figure 2). Covering a total area of 4137.68 km2
with a fringe coastline 142 km long, representing 12% of the Algerian coastline (Rahmoune,
2017).
Figure 2: Localization of Skikda in Algeria.
Administrative organization
The map (figure 3) illustrates the administrative organization with 38 municipality. Among
Skikda’s municipalities, there are 14 coastal municipalities; El Marsa, Benazouz, Djendel,
Filfila, Skikda, Ain Zouit, Tamalous, Kerkera, Collo, Cheraia, Kenoua, Ouled Attia, Khenag
Mayoun Oued Zhour.