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Results & Descussion
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IV.1.6.4.
Urban lands
The graph (figure 30) depicts the changes in urban land expansion in Skikda from 1990 to
2022, revealing a significant increase in urban coverage. Over the 32 year period, the urban
land area grew from approximately 0, 74% to around 4, 67%.
This growth can be attributed to factors such as population growth, economic development, and
urbanization trends. The city experienced substantial residential, commercial, and infrastructure
development, resulting in the conversion of rural and undeveloped areas into urbanized zones.
Figure 30: Distribution of urban lands in 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020.
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