Philippeville

Philippeville, a seaport of Algeria, the harbour of Constantine, from which it lies 54 miles NNE. by rail. There is a magnificent harbour (1882) protected by two moles, one 4590 feet long, the other 1310 feet. The town is quite new, having been built since 1838 on the site of the ancient Rusicada. The imports and exports together reach £3,500,000 per annum. Pop. (1872) 10,267; (1891) 15,788.