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Skikda, Algeria
Skikda · Algeria
Skikda is a large city in Skikda, Algeria with a population of 182,903. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Skikda
Skikda is a city in northeastern Algeria and a port on the Mediterranean. It is the capital of Skikda Province and Skikda District.
People
Climate
| Population | 182,903 |
| Population Density | 9,109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8762°, 6.9092° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Skikda |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.1 inches (764 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Skikda
Skikda is a large city in Algeria (Skikda) with a population of 182,903. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Skikda
Skikda has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 749 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8762°N, 6.9092°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 110 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in |
Skikda has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Skikda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de Formation Professionnelle | College | — | — |
| Centre de Formation Professionnelle Hammadi Krouma | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| Ecole Paramédicale Skikda | College | — | — |
| Institut Algérien du Pétrole | College | — | Visit → |
| Institut National Spécialisé de Formation Professionelle | College | — | — |
| Université 20 Aout 1955 Skikda | University | — | — |
| ابتدائية 19 مارس | College | — | — |
| ثانوية الفرابي | College | — | — |
Schools in Skikda
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM Salah Daoud | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Salah Bouteldja | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Laifa Rabah | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Salem Sobhi | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Mokhtar Hambarek | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Ibn Djoubair | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Zeramna | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Boulkeroua Eljadida | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation professionnelle Aissa Boukarma | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Elmoukawim Si Zaghdoud | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Houcine Laaouar | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Souames Salah | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Aouad Zidane | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Moyenne Bachir El Ibrahimi | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Bouzghaia | — | — | — | — |
| El Irched Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Sedik Ben Yahia High School | — | — | — | — |
| Houcine Boukbir High School | — | — | — | — |
| El Ghazali school | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة آحمد موات - Ahmed Mouat school | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة المجاهد شلي احسن | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة | — | — | — | — |
| Boudebza Abdesslem High School | — | — | — | — |
| Larbi Tebessi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Ennahda | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Baabouch Rachid | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Ibn Khaldoun | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة عبد الحميد بن باديس | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Saad Guermeche | — | — | — | — |
| Établissement primaire Mokhtar Hambarek | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Yourass Abbes | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Brahim Boutouga | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Kouissem Abdelhak | — | — | — | — |
| CEM El Khaouarizmi | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Loucif Rachid | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Salah Saadi | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Fadila Saâdane | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Saker Houcine | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Moufdi Zakaria | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Yemmouna Guemmouh | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Houcine Bouloudani | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Oussama Ibn Zaid | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Salah Djeffel | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Laidi Boumalta | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Skikda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Skikda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée | ||||
| Musée d'el Moujahid |
Libraries in Skikda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale les Oliviers | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Skikda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Zefzef | |||||
| Souk El jemaa |
Hotels in Skikda
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Skikda
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Skikda
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Skikda
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Skikda
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Skikda
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Skikda
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Skikda
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Skikda
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Skikda
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Skikda
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Skikda
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Skikda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Skikda
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Skikda
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste | |
| Bureau de Poste 08 Mai 1945 | |
| Bureau de poste de Didouche Mourad | |
| Bureau de poste de Larbi Ben Mhidi | |
| Houari Boumedien Post Office | |
| La Grande Poste | |
| مركز بريدي لبلدية حمادي كرومة | |
| مكتب البريد الإخوة سعدي | |
| مكتب البريد ممرات 20 أغسطس 1955 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skikda
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque | |
| Bab El Awrass Mosque | |
| Centre Culturel Islamique | |
| Martyrs mosque | |
| Masjid El-Nasr | |
| Mosquée | |
| Mosquée 01 Novembre 1954 | |
| Mosquée El Fourkan | |
| Mosquée el Koubia | |
| Mosquée Essahoua | |
| Mosquée Ghazouet Badr | |
| Sidi Ali Eddib Mosque | |
| مسجد التوبة | |
| مسجد خالد بن الوليد | |
| مسجد سيدي آحمد - Sidi Ahmed mosque | |
| مسجد قباء |
Quick Facts
Around Skikda
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Skikda
18 places within 15 km
- • La Grande Plage
- • La Petite Plage
- • Plage Bikini
- • Plage Château Vert
- • Plage de Larbi Ben Mhidi
- + 11 more
- • Palais Meriem (Chateau Bengana)
- • Djebel El Alia
🇩🇿 About Algeria
Frequently Asked Questions About Skikda
What is the population of Skikda?
Skikda has a population of 182,903 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 9,109 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Skikda?
Skikda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches.